Suing for custody by grandparents, great-grandparents and third parties was made easier in Pennsylvania when Senate Bill 844 (now Act 21 amending Title 23 of Domestic Relations Consolidated Statutes) went into effect in early July, 2018. Previously, it was rather difficult for grandparents or great-grandparents to succeed in obtaining custody of their grandchildren. A 2016…
Read MoreCustody is in the news regarding the separated migrant children at the US-Mexican border. The situation is tragic, and, since some of the children are being held in Pennsylvania facilities, it brings up interesting points in Pennsylvania child custody law. When a child is separated from their parent, psychological damage can ensue. For instance, parental…
Read MoreCustody: Traveling with your child after a divorce can become a complicated matter, but you can greatly simplify it by planning ahead. The most essential step is ensuring that your custody-controlling document clearly defines the details of custody arrangements, including a number of considerations regarding vacations and travel. Here is a list of some important…
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