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...
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Child Custody
Can I obtain custody of my grandchild?
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...
Will your child have a say in custody matters?
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...
Can I move my child out of state if I have shared 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...
Grandparent visitation rights in Pennsylvania
If your adult child is ending his or her relationship with your grandchild's other parent, you are likely concerned about your ongoing role in the child's life. The situation may be especially worrisome if your child does not have custody of your grandchild. Under...
Can you move with your kids after a Pennsylvania divorce?
Like others in Pennsylvania who have gotten divorced before you, you may eventually find yourself wanting to move in order to pursue a new job opportunity, to be closer to family or friends, or just to achieve a fresh start. If you have kids and an existing custody...
Furnishing alcohol to a minor can get you in trouble
It may seem like a good idea to host a get-together with your teenage child and his or her peers that involves alcohol. After all, if kids are going to party, you would rather they did so under your supervision so you can make sure nobody drives home intoxicated or...
Can I get my ex’s parental rights terminated?
In most cases, those in family law prefer children to have a relationship with both parents after a divorce. However, as we at the law firm of Nevins & McAllister are aware, in some instances one or both parents might not be suited to take care of the children or...
What happens after a DUI arrest?
Getting arrested for DUI is a very serious offense in Reading. Along with the possibility of jail time and license suspension, there are a number of other consequences that can cause equally damaging effects to happen. Very Well Mind explains some of the possible...
Traffic stop leads to drunk driving and weapons charges
On Feb. 22, a 41-year-old Pennsylvania man was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving following a traffic stop in Lower Macungie Township. He is also facing charges of illegal possession of a weapon and attempting to flee from police. According to court...