Category: child custody
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When Does Child Support End in Pennsylvania?
Last Updated: September 29, 2026 In Pennsylvania, child support generally ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever happens later. Support can continue past that point if the child has a disability that prevents self-support, or if the parents signed a written agreement to keep paying (for example, toward college). Unpaid…
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Understanding a Father’s Right to Child Custody and Visitation
Quick answer: In Pennsylvania, a court cannot give either parent a preference because of gender. A father who has legal parentage can ask the court for legal custody, physical custody, or both. The court decides the schedule that serves the child’s best interests—not a schedule based on whether a parent is the mother or father. 23 Pa.C.S.…
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Co-Parenting Schedules in Pennsylvania: How Custody Really Works in Philadelphia
Courts often encourage a 50/50 parenting schedule when possible. The best plan depends on…
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Modifying a child support order in PA
In Pennsylvania, the consequences of not paying court-ordered child support may be quite serious. In the most severe cases, if you fail to pay, you may face jail time. You may also have your driver’s license or your passport suspended. As such, it is vital to keep up with your support payments. If you are…
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Considerations for infant visitation
Establishing a visitation schedule for children is generally easier as they get older, provided that the parents can agree. It’s a bit more difficult when the child is an infant because there are other considerations at play. The schedule must be in the best interest of the infant while allowing both parents to spend time…
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How can parents alleviate the back-to-school transition post-divorce?
Going back to school amidst the uncertainty that comes with divorce presents a difficult challenge for children who might already be overwhelmed with the transition of new classes, teachers, schedules, friends, activities, and routines. In preparation for the beginning of the school year, divorced parents should re-evaluate their parenting plans and communication strategies to ensure…
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An overview of joint custody
Of all the complicated issues that are involved in a divorce case, child custody is one of the most critical. After all, even if a happy marriage is no longer realistic, the couple will be forever bound together as parents of their children. That means they must attempt to reach an arrangement that works for…
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Can I get custody of my grandchild?
As a grandparent, you have a special kind of relationship with the child of your son or daughter. If your son or daughter is going through a divorce, the fear of losing contact with your grandchild is a legitimate concern. Do you have any legal rights to gain custody of your grandchild? Several circumstances exist…
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3 tips for successful co-parenting after divorce
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally trying event for anyone, but parents have an especially complicated set of challenges. Not only do parents have to find ways to manage their own stress and emotional well-being, they also must consider the needs of their children and adapt appropriately based on the children’s ages and circumstances. Following…
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What can I do if I cannot afford support payments?
Sometimes things can happen in life that makes it hard for you to pay child support. You might have lost a job, developed a serious medical condition that requires expensive treatment or simply fallen on hard times in Montgomery and Bucks counties and in Philadelphia. Though you are willing to pay child support to your ex,…