Grandparents are able to file a petition for partial custody or visitation. They may petition when a parent of the child has died, where the parents of the child have been separated for six months or more, or when divorce proceedings have commenced, Read More >>

When parents are unable to communicate regarding the day-to-day needs of a child, the court can require individual counseling for each parent, counseling for the child or require the parties to attend co-parenting counseling sessions to ensure that Read More >>

Yes. The standard for modification is best interest of the child. Therefore, an individual desiring to change an order can file a petition with the court. Read More >>

Before an individual may remove a child from his or her jurisdiction, that person needs to obtain the consent of the other parent or court approval. In order to obtain court approval, that parent must file a relocation petition and prove several Read More >>

The court may award shared custody based on four criteria. First, both parents must be capable of making child-rearing decisions and willing to provide care and love to the child. Second, both parents must be willing to have continued and active Read More >>

The basis in which courts award custody is often complicated. They take into account numerous factors in deciding custody and consider all relevant factors that could affect a child's well-being. Who the primary caretaker has been, where would Read More >>

There are seven types of custody in Pennsylvania: Legal custody: The legal right to make major decisions affecting the best interest of a minor child, including medical, religious and educational decisions. Physical custody: The actual physical Read More >>