A local Pittsburgh native, Wiz Khalifa, seems to have his hands full with what can best be described as the onset of a "messy" custody dispute with ex-wife, Amber Rose. Recent news reports detail photos of a backyard patio covered in animal feces where Amber Rose...
Custody
Western Pennsylvania Child Custody Procedures
Child custody in Pennsylvania is governed by the same set of laws, compiled in Chapter 53 of the Domestic Relations Code. However, the procedure for enforcing Pennsylvania child custody laws varies county to county. All custody actions are initiated either by the...
Grandparent Custody: Who will end up with Paul Walker’s daughter?
What's new in grandparent custody? We all remember the day in late November when the horrifying news flashed across the bottom of television screens across the country. Paul Walker, best known for his role in the Fast and the Furious movies, had died in a fiery...
The Ins and Outs of Co-Parenting Counseling
The law governing custody gives the court the authority to direct parties engaged in custody litigation to partake in co-parenting counseling. Co-parenting counseling is designed for parents who need assistance in successfully co-parenting their children due to...
Pennsylvania Child Custody Myths Debunked!
COMMON CHILD CUSTODY MYTHS DEBUNKEDMany of our clients come into our office with the same misconceptions relating to custody of their children. Here are some of the most common misconceptions:1. My ex doesn't pay child support so I don't have to let him/her see our...
International Custody Disputes and the Hague Convention
International Custody and the Hague ConventionJack Redmond's parents met in Ireland while his mother, Mary Redmond, a United States citizen, was studying in the country. Jack's father was a citizen of Ireland. When the couple found out that Mary was pregnant, they...
Custody & Father’s Rights in Pennsylvania
Custody & Father's Rights in PennsylvaniaMany fathers fighting for custody of their children have the misconception that Pennsylvania courts favor mothers. While it was once the norm for fathers to only have their children every other weekend and for a few...
Custody & Father’s Rights in Pennsylvania
Custody & Father's Rights in PennsylvaniaMany fathers fighting for custody of their children have the misconception that Pennsylvania courts favor mothers. While it was once the norm for fathers to only have their children every other weekend and for a few...
Co-Parenting and Custody: How to Handle It?
Co-parenting and Custody - How to help your children handle a divorce or separationDivorce or separation is often a highly volatile and emotional transition. Many times, couples would like to divide their assets, walk away, and never speak to each other again....
Child Custody During the Holidays in Pennsylvania
HOLIDAYS AND CHILD CUSTODYIt is November, which means the holidays are fast approaching. Within a little over a month, many of us will experience Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and/or New Years. These holidays are times for friends, family, food, good times, and...