Berks County Child Custody Attorneys
Your children are your world, and their future is our priority. We understand the weight of these moments and provide the clear, dedicated advocacy you need to protect your family’s bond. If you need a child custody lawyer in Reading, Wyomissing or another area of Berks County, look no further than Palange & Endres, P.C.
With more than 60 years of shared legal experience, our attorneys have the knowledge and skill to assist with complex custody matters. Additionally, attorney Dawn M. Palange served as custody master for Berks County from 1992 until 2001, dealing with every type of custody case filed in the county. This provides our legal team with added insight into the custody process.
Handling A Wide Variety Of Cases In Berks County
Family dynamics are unique, and we know that as your children grow, your needs and concerns evolve alongside them. If you are facing the uncertainty of a new separation or trying to resolve long-standing friction, you deserve a legal team that listens to your story.
Our attorneys provide compassionate support to parents and guardians through every stage of the legal process, including:
- Custody during divorce: We help transitioning spouses establish fair schedules that protect their children’s well-being and maintain strong parental bonds.
- Unmarried parents: Our team represents mothers and fathers in establishing legal paternity and formalizing custody rights outside of marriage.
- Customized parenting plans: We work with you to draft detailed agreements that cover holiday schedules, school breaks and daily transitions.
- Modifications and enforcement: If a current order no longer fits your family’s life or is being ignored by the other party, we pursue the necessary legal updates or enforcement actions.
No matter the complexity of your situation, we provide the focused guidance and emotional understanding needed to achieve a workable solution for your family’s future.
Protecting Your Child’s Best Interests
The Pennsylvania courts determine and evaluate custody arrangements to find what is in the best interests of the child or children involved. Such arrangements are typically based on such factors as:
- The need for sustainability and continuity in the child’s education, family and community
- Which party is more likely to encourage and permit frequent and continuing contact between the child and the other parent
- The parental duties performed by each parent
- Each parent’s availability to care for the child
- Proximity of the parents’ residences to each other
We represent clients for a wide range of child custody concerns, including establishing initial arrangements and any post-decree modifications. Our attorneys will make every effort to negotiate and settle a case out of court. If this isn’t possible, however, we are experienced in presenting custody cases before our judges and custody masters in a manner that is most effective in achieving the best possible outcome.
Experienced Berks County Joint Custody Attorneys
Sole custody is rare in Pennsylvania, for both legal and physical custody. Courts typically approve shared custody arrangements, either in a 50/50 split or awarding one parent primary custody and the other partial custody.
Wherever you are in Berks County, our attorneys will make every effort to help resolve your issue through negotiation and assist with the mandatory mediation session required by Berks County. If your issue cannot be resolved amicably, they will skillfully advocate for you in court.
Get Compassionate Guidance From Our Attorneys – Call Today
You don’t have to face these life-changing decisions alone. Our attorneys combine deep legal skill with a genuine heart for the families we serve, ensuring you have a steady advocate in your corner. Whether we are negotiating a peaceful resolution or standing firm for your rights in court, our goal is to help you move forward with peace of mind and a secure future for your children.
To schedule an initial appointment with our child custody attorneys, contact our Reading office today at 610-674-0712 or toll free at 800-634-1983. If you prefer to send an email, you may do so using our online form.