A Superior Court opinion was handed down on February 4, 2014 addressing the issue as to whether or not a trial court must address all 16 factors enumerated in 23
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PENNSYLVANIA DRAWS A LINE WHERE INCARCERATION MEETS TERMINATION
One of the more nettlesome public policy questions courts are forced to address is when and under what circumstances are the rights of a child’s parent to be terminated. The right to procreate and to enjoy the comfort of one’s off spring has long been considered fundamental as a matter of constitutional law. But how is this right meaningful in a world where a parent has been or will be incarcerated for a substantial portion of the child’s minority? This is the question a unanimous Supreme Court sought to answer In Re: Adoption of S.P. Continue Reading PENNSYLVANIA DRAWS A LINE WHERE INCARCERATION MEETS TERMINATION
Shared Physical Custody – Statutory Factors and Practical Considerations
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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