Child Custody

One of the biggest questions I am asked as a family law attorney around this time of year is about taxes. More specifically, about who can claim the children as dependents for tax purposes.

One of the most important aspects of raising a child is deciding how to educate them. As parents, you want to choose the best school district, research programs and credentials.

Before a client and I decide to work together on a child custody case, we meet for a forty-five minute to an hour long initial consulation to get acquainted.

Child custody can often engender highly contentious debate when it comes time to decide who will have custody of the child or children.

QUESTION: “At what age can my child choose where to live?” Children can never decide a custody case. If parents can’t agree on where a child will live, the decision is left up to the courts. The courts will consider the wishes of the child as well as 15 other custody factors. Considerations When a […]

The Berks County Court of Common Pleas issued an opinion in November granting a father’s petition to modify custody to have equal custody time of his two children. The name of the case was Meister v. Meister. Prior to filing to modify custody, the father had partial custody while the children were in school but […]

This holiday season one very important custody question frequently comes up: Do grandparents have legal rights to see their grandchildren?

The start of a new school year is coming up quickly.  And with it, a whole new set of child custody questions and concerns for co-parents.

Bringing or picking up your child from his or her other parent at the time of a child custody exchange can be stressfull for all parties; you, your ex and your child.

Summer time can raise additional child custody issues for co-parents due to extra holidays and vacation time.