In family law circles, misconceptions often cloud the facts about fathers’ rights. Unfortunately, misinformation often leads to missed opportunities for preserving and exercising those rights. As a father who wants to maintain a relationship with your child,...
The custody or support order you received at the time of your case settlement may have worked well at the time, but that does not mean it is working now. When things change in your family structure, schedule or situation, you might need to revisit one or both of those...
There is no formula set in stone when it comes to determining child custody. Instead, the court reviews each case based on its unique circumstances and decides what is best for that family. A judge will consider a wide variety of things to determine child custody, but...
Divorce can be frustrating and devastating. It can also be an opportunity to make positive changes in your life. Life after divorce gives you a chance to reinvent yourself as you start again. Consider therapy Whether you are dealing with feelings of anger, sadness or...
Being a father is perhaps the most important role you will ever have. Fathers play an important part in a child's life, beyond finances. The love and emotional support that fathers provide can build the foundation for a happy and healthy life, for the child but also...
The courts in Pennsylvania recognize that fathers play a crucial role in raising children. The law of child custody has evolved so that there is no longer a preference for awarding custody to the mother over the father. A judge may award a father shared custody or...
Child custody orders should ensure children receive quality care and bonding time with divorced or separated parents. Most parents negotiate agreements during divorce proceedings. However, as time goes on and family circumstances change, it may be necessary to request...
In Pennsylvania, courts will hold the best interest of the child above all else when making custody decisions. There are a number of considerations a judge can look at to determine what is in the best interest of a child. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania...
Whether you are happy or sad about the decision to end your marriage, divorce is life-changing. Rather than dwell on what you are losing, try to view your divorce as a fresh start. Use the divorce process to lay the foundation for the life you want moving forward....
If you’re an unmarried father in Pennsylvania, you have the legal right to ask for parenting time. Depending on your situation, you may be pursuing a shared custody arrangement or visitation time. Unless there is evidence to the contrary, family courts will go on the...