Family Law

There are cases in which a child may be given a say in a custody decision, such as when that child’s parents are going through a divorce and dividing up physical and legal custody rights. That said, children do not have the authority to unilaterally make these...

Fathers have the same legal protections as mothers under Pennsylvania state law. However, the state must recognize them as a biological parent to assert those rights. Establishing paternity is the formal legal process through which Pennsylvania acknowledges a man as a...

Summer is barreling towards us, and before you know it, school will be over and those teachers you rely on to take care of your children for much of the day will no longer be there. While summer can be a great opportunity to do some fun things with your kids, it can...

Spring break, summer vacation and even the winter holidays are times when families travel together. They may take trips to campgrounds or amusement parks. They may visit national monuments or family members. Sometimes, parents may even plan road trips over long...

Whether you are divorcing your spouse or breaking off a relationship with an unmarried co-parent, there will be custody arrangements to settle. This can be the most acrimonious part of your decoupling because you both want to preserve close relationships with the...

Ideally, a prenup protects both parties and fosters transparency. But for many, the conversation around a prenup can bring up deep-seated fears, insecurities or a sense of imbalance.  While a partner may sign the document, that doesn’t necessarily mean they were fully...

Many people set up businesses in partnership with someone else, and many times, the person they do so with is their spouse. It can be a great option, as you get to spend more time together and share the fruit of your labors. What happens, then, if you decide to...

Trying to find ways to connect with your children when you don’t live in the same area can be difficult. One of the options that’s possible for long-distance situations is virtual visits.  Virtual visits can use a variety of methods that allow you to connect with your...

Custody battles are often emotionally charged and complex, but when one parent has narcissistic traits, this kind of conflict can escalate into a psychological war. Unlike most parents, narcissists do not generally view these disputes as a means to help ensure the...

Parents often debate how to divide child custody rights when they get divorced. In some cases, it’s a debate over how to divide up parenting time or legal custody rights. In other cases, one parent wants sole custody and the other wants to share custody, so a solution...