Lawyers are a jaundiced lot. Law school is a three year exercise in anticipating what can go wrong whether in a trial or a transaction. The lawyer’s job is to
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Does Custodial “Nesting” Really Work?
By Mark Ashton on
National Public Radio recently dropped a podcast on 1A about the custody trend of recent years known as “nesting” or “birdnesting.” It picked up some momentum through the pandemic. The…
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By Aaron Weems on
Pennsylvania formalized the use of Parent Coordinators in custody cases several years ago when the Superior Court’s rendered their 2008 opinion in the case of Yates v. Yates. As…
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Study Indicates that Divorce Adversely Affects Childhood Development
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A study conducted by the University of Chicago and Georgetown University revealed that children whose parents divorce when they are between three and five years old are more likely to have to behavior problems than older children, such as middle school or adolescent children.
That divorce has an adverse impact on child development should come as a surprise to no one; considering the emotional and daily routine disruption of moving from a two parent household to a single parent household, there undoubtedly be a lasting impression left on a young child.Continue Reading Study Indicates that Divorce Adversely Affects Childhood Development
Shared Physical Custody – Statutory Factors and Practical Considerations
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At the core of Pennsylvania custody law is the concept that courts should seek to promote the best interests of the children involved. In the past, courts have been reluctant to…
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