As many of us have weathered the current situation, and our planned trips and plans had to be cancelled, parents have asked whether they can still use their planned vacation time to do a staycation with the children. Of course, you can do that, you do not even have...
IF MY SPOUSE KEEPS MY CHILDREN FROM ME, CAN I WITHHOLD CHILD SUPPORT? The short answer is “No”. Custody and support, while interrelated, are completely separate issues. If you have a child support order, you are obligated to pay despite lack of contact...
The Court’s paramount concern in all custody cases in Pennsylvania is what is in the best interests of the child. However, in January, 2011 a new statutory law took effect that requires the Court to consider certain factors when deciding a custody case. Custody...
In years gone by, there was a preference by the Courts to award custody of children, especially young ones, to the Mother. Times changed and so have the Courts. The guiding principle in any custody action is the “best interests of the child”. This involves...
If you have been to just about any store lately, you have probably seen the holiday merchandise begin to come out. As Halloween rapidly approaches, the holiday season is essentially just around the corner. Even as joyous as the holidays can be, they also tend to cause...
