It is important for children to have contact with their parents and support from others as they grow. In situations where it is appropriate to do so, the court may grant visitation rights to non-custodial parents or other parties. The court may require these people to...

Watching your children grow is a beautiful thing. So, if parents divorce both parents may be concerned about their child’s welfare. After all, having to transition from one household to two separate households can be a big adjustment for a child. Parents in Harrisburg...

No matter one’s socioeconomic status, raising a child is costly. When it comes to basic needs, some parents struggle to maintain that while managing other bills. Thus, when parents part ways due to separation or divorce, it is imperative that they address these costs....

Divorce couples may want to make changes to their property division settlement agreement. When one spouse is seeking a child custody modification or child support modification, they should be familiar with the process of how they can go about it. Modifying child...

Life is always changing. A divorce is a major life change for spouses and their children, but as the wheel of time turns, another major change may come to a custodial parent’s life prompting them to want to relocate with the child. However, is this allowed in...

Child support is necessary for many families in the Harrisburg area. It is awarded after two parents split up and helps a custodial parent with the many expenses that come with raising children. These can include medical expenses, school expenses, food and clothing,...

As previously discussed on this Pennsylvania family law blog, courts in the state attempt to meet children’s best interests when they make and promulgate child custody orders. A child custody order is the legal device that dictates what rights a child’s parents have...

Child custody is one of the most important matters that Pennsylvania parents have to work out when they choose to end their relationship. The care and custody of their kids can become contentious, though, when they cannot agree on an arrangement that meets their kids’...

There's no doubt that divorce changes your life. Your finances and emotions have to be disentangled from your spouse in such a way that your new normal may not look anything like your married life. Just as that change may be for better or worse, so, too, can changes...

Although life after divorce will be a change of pace for many reasons, one constant you can count on is having your children. To continue to give the best possible care to your little ones, even when they split their time between two homes, it’s important to take your...