Category Archives: Child Custody
Does a Criminal Record Affect Child Custody in Pennsylvania? What Parents Should Know
Facing a custody case is stressful enough on its own. Add a past criminal record into the mix, whether it belongs to you or the other parent, and the uncertainty can feel overwhelming. So how do Pennsylvania courts actually factor a criminal history into a custody decision? How Pennsylvania Law Treats a Parent’s Criminal… Read More »
Sharing Decisions Versus Sharing a Roof: Legal and Physical Custody Explained
If you are facing a custody matter in Pennsylvania for the first time, the terminology alone can feel overwhelming. Legal custody and physical custody sound similar, but they cover entirely different aspects of a child’s life. Understanding this distinction early can help you approach negotiations, mediation, or a court hearing with far more clarity… Read More »