David Ladov & Robert Whitelaw, two Pennsylvania family lawyers discuss asset division as well as child and spousal support in Pennsylvania.
Child Custody
After our divorce is over, can child support and custody be modified?
Can child support and custody or the parenting schedule be changed after our divorce is completed?
How does the court determine what is in the children’s best interest?
In Pennsylvania, under our statute, there are 16 factors that the court will investigate when determining what is in the children’s best interest.
What does a parent have to do if they want to relocate to another state?
What does a parent have to do if they want to relocate to another state? This new statute of custody has a very stringent relocation provision that the parent who wants to relocate to another state must know, in writing, give advance notice to the parent who’s not relocating and tell them, “I plan to […]
Since a child has two parents, shouldn’t custody be equal for both?
Just as equitable distribution isn’t equal, child custody is not necessarily equal. In Pennsylvania, and most states, there are two kinds of custody. Legal custody is the right to make important decisions regarding the children, such as where they go to school, where they go to religious training, medical treatment, significant medical treatment. Physical custody […]
What are grandparents’ rights to visitation with the children in Pennsylvania?
There’s some threshold questions if there’s a family that’s intact. But if a family is going through a divorce, grandparents can seek what we call partial physical custody or visitation with their grandchildren. And the court makes the determination, once again, if it’s in the best interest of the child or children to see the […]
Back to School: How Do I Create a New “Normal” for My Child?
Heading back to school in the fall can be a challenge for you in the wake of divorce. Read on to learn the ways you can help you and your child adjust.
I know my child wants his parents to stay together. What can I do…
I know my child wants his parents to stay together. What can I do when I can’t do what he wants most?
How do I get custody of my children?
The first and most important step to getting custody of your children is to be a great parent and to be honest. Being a great parent is not always the easiest task during divorce, but it is important to acknowledge each and every action concerning the divorce and how it may or may not affect […]
New Jersey Child Custody FAQs
Are there guidelines for child custody in New Jersey? Most parents realize that it is best for them to decide on custody, support and visitation without the help of the court. Leaving these issues up to the court creates an element of surprise that most individuals can live without. New Jersey does have Child Custody […]
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