Child Custody

If you need legal advice concerning your rights in a dispute concerning child custody, contact one of our family law attorneys for guidance as to your options and alternatives. Our lawyers understand that all child custody disputes are different, and the facts in every case are unique to the family involved. We work closely with you in order to help you identify and articulate your objectives, develop a sound understanding of your rights and obligations under the Pennsylvania family law statutes, and execute the legal strategy that is right for your goals and circumstances.

Child custody litigation can be a lengthy process since the court will have to understand many aspects of the child's life in making the decision. Pennsylvania family law judges are required to decide child custody issues according to the best interests of the children involved, and they must make detailed findings of fact that demonstrate a careful consideration of the factors that Pennsylvania law deems most important including, the wishes and preferences of the parents, the preferences of the child, the mental and physical health of all persons concerned, which parent is likely to provide the other parent with meaningful contact with the child, and several other factors. It is critical to work with an experienced family lawyer who is able to help you mitigate the situation and help resolve the child custody issues in a peaceful and timely manner.

Whether your case is suitable for early resolution through compromise or mediation, or whether the specific details of your situation make it likely that your child custody dispute will need to be resolved by the judge, our attorneys are here to assist you. We are acutely aware of the fact that child custody cases are frequently highly charged and extremely emotional. Our family law group is focused on providing strong, sensitive, and realistic representation that is designed to assist our clients in quickly reaching resolution in these difficult matters.