If you are a divorced parent in Pennsylvania or the parent of a child you share with a former partner even if you were never married, you may well have a legally binding child custody agreement in place. This document outlines the specific times and days that your child is with you and when they are with their other parent. Other details such as locations and times of handoffs may also be included in your agreement.
Amending a custody agreement
Custody for dads in Pennsylvania
Among the many societal shifts in recent decades that have occurred include the increasing role of fathers in their children's lives. Many dads in Pennsylvania today might indicate that they are more active in their kids' daily lives than their own fathers were with them when they were children. This positive change has opened the door to some change when it comes to assigning custody of children in a divorce.
What are the benefits of sole custody?
Divorcing parents in Pennsylvania have a lot of decisions to make, and they have to be made quickly. The choices you pick will not only impact your life, but will have a heavy influence on the life of your child, too. For these reasons, you may be considering sole custody over joint custody.