Legal Blog - Child Custody

Posted: September 26, 2022

What to do if Paternity is in Question

Confusion about parentage hampers a court’s ability to order and collect child support for the benefit of the children. While the mother’s identity is usually easy to determine, paternity is not always as apparent. Our paternity lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA…

Posted: February 26, 2021

Best Smartphone Apps for Co-Parents and Families

Co-parenting is difficult. Even if you have a friendly relationship with your child’s other parent, schedules often conflict. Communication can also be difficult. However, there are smartphone apps out there to help. If you have questions about creating a parenting…

Posted: January 6, 2021

How Do I Establish Visitation With My Child After Being in Jail?

Consequences to criminal legal trouble include upsetting child custody and visitation rights and obligations. An incarcerated parent who shares parenting or visitation can’t fulfill those commitments. Once you leave jail, you may wonder how to re-establish visitation with a child….

Posted: October 11, 2020

Will My Ex Still Pay Child Support If I Make More Money?

If you have custody of your kids and make more money than your ex, you may wonder just how much, if any, they will pay in child support. It’s important to understand how child support is calculated in Pennsylvania and…

Posted: October 4, 2020

Do I Have to Force My Child to Visit My Ex?

The law presumes that it is best for a child to have a relationship with both parents. Thus, you should do your best to foster a relationship between your child and your ex. If you are concerned about the safety…

Posted: August 3, 2020

Using Expert Witnesses in Child Custody Hearings

Child custody disputes can be difficult. They are often contentious and both sides have different wants and needs. One way to settle some of the issues in a child custody dispute is to bring in expert witnesses. Read below to…

Posted: June 27, 2020

What If My Ex Lies During Our Divorce?

Divorce can be contentious, especially when you don’t agree with your ex on how to separate assets and debt. Child custody, child support, and alimony can also come into issue during divorce hearings. Both parties have to submit a lot…

Posted: January 21, 2020

Parental Mental Illness in Child Custody Cases

Mental illness affects many parents and is often something that people are afraid to talk about. However, mental illness can be managed well with proper treatment. If you have a mental illness you’re probably wondering if it will impact your…

Posted: August 21, 2018

What You Need to Know About Non-Parental Custody in Pennsylvania

While parents have a natural right to custody of their children, sometimes the courts grant non-parental child custody to a third party such as grandparents, sibling, or even to someone that is not related to the child. In Pennsylvania child…