On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Child Custody
If you and your spouse are parents facing divorce, child custody matters will be of utmost importance. How much will the preference of your 11-year-old son impact the decision of the judge overseeing your case? Main issues In awarding custody of a minor child in a...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Wednesday, August 19, 2020 | Child Custody
Pennsylvania parents like you want to protect your child from your divorce. It may feel tempting to wait as long as possible to break the news because of this. But that often does more harm than good. Instead, you can focus on ways to mitigate the damage. At the same...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Thursday, July 23, 2020 | Child Custody
While most people agree that children do better if they live with at least one of their biological parents, there are always exceptions to the rule. If the parent is abusive or addicted to drugs, for example, it is not the best possible place for the child. As a...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Thursday, July 9, 2020 | Child Custody
If you are in the middle of a custody battle, our law firm realizes the myriad of problems you are likely facing. Uncertainty over how to approach the legal system and bitter disputes with one’s former partner is very tough. In some instances, people suffer from...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | Child Custody
When the Pennsylvania courts award shared or joint custody, or when they grant one parent visitation, they do so because they believe that such an arrangement is in the best interests of the child. When a parent, guardian or other person withholds custody from the...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Monday, June 1, 2020 | Child Custody
As a parent facing divorce, you likely have concerns about how the court will decide their custody should you and your spouse fail to reach agreement on this critical issue. Pennsylvania courts always look to the best interests of your children when deciding any...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Thursday, May 28, 2020 | Child Custody
Most courts prefer giving full or primary custody to mothers. There are certainly gender biases at play here that favor handing custody over to women, but the fact is that while men are becoming more involved as parents, women still take on most of the work. Men also...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | Child Custody
Unfortunately, some divorce cases can be messy, especially when it comes to determining custody of children. Whether it is due to a temporary hardship or other factors, such as drug use, there are times where neither parent is suitable to have custody of their...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | Child Custody
One of the most difficult and emotional parts of a divorce in Pennsylvania is dealing with child custody. It is not easy for a judge to make a decision about this. He or she will try to gather as much information as possible to ensure the decision is the best one for...
On behalf of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister | Friday, June 21, 2019 | Child Custody
A new move is an exciting new adventure, albeit a complicated one when you share custody with your former spouse. As a Pennsylvania resident, you cannot relocate to a place that will impair the other parent’s ability to see his or her child. While there are no laws...
