When a custody dispute arises the main consideration for the Court is the best interests of the child. As custody law has developed, the Courts have considered a number of factors when determining the amount of custody and visitation to award parents involved in a custody dispute that will serve the best interests of the […]
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Social media has many purposes. For example, social media is helpful to find old friends or make new ones. Likewise, it is used for business networking and even as a general news source. Unfortunately, in the context of an injury, divorce or custody matter, some people use social media to vent their frustrations. Too often,
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In this article, I write about the importance of documentation for those involved in a Pennsylvania child custody dispute. There are many reasons why Pennsylvania child custody matters are very different than your run-of-the-mill legal dispute. One of the prime reasons is the lack of physical evidence. In a contract dispute, there is generally a
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In a custody dispute, there are often serious issues other than just who gets the children on what day. Common issues can include: Pickup and drop-off times and locations What do if one party’s vacation plans encroach on the other party’s custodial time Parents’ alcohol use A choice of counselors for the children, if the
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Custody matters are generally resolved either through an agreement by the parties or by a judge. In either case, a custody order controls the custody arrangement. No matter the initial resolution of your custody matter, an order relating to the custody of minor children is never final. In other words, it is always subject to
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When you receive notice from your child’s other parent that you have been sued for custody, many things will go through your mind. Why are they doing this? Why are they alleging untrue things about me? Will they be able to take my child away from me? Will I lose all visitation rights? These are
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In child custody matters the best interest of the child is the paramount consideration by the Court. That may mean the child spends more time or no time with dad or mom. It may also mean that the grandparents of that child receive court-ordered partial or even sole physical and legal custody. So, depending on
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