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PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY: Who gets custody of our kids?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / March 27, 2017

Custody actions for minor children in Pennsylvania come under the stringent guidelines of the state’s Divorce Code, which have been refined and shaped by multiple opinions of the State Supreme Court that “removes that area of law from the realm of caprice.” This means Pennsylvania Divorce Code contains a catalog of criteria developed to help…

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Custody: Holidays can reignite custody battles

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 19, 2016

Holidays can reignite custody battles. December is particularly fraught with such struggles. This puts pressure and expectations on children and parents alike. Whether parents are celebrating a faith holiday or a secular one, child participation in family events can become a flash point for divorced parents. My suggestion is to stick to the agreed upon plan.…

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Pennsylvania Custody: Fighting over Thanksgiving

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 21, 2016

Fighting over Custody for this Thanksgiving week? You are not alone. The first Thanksgiving after divorce can be very difficult for the newly single parent looking to balance custody time with their young children. Even if the divorce is old news and growing smaller in the rear view mirror, gratitude at the turkey table may…

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