Questions Regarding Child Custody in Pennsylvania
During a marriage, parents grow accustomed to raising their children together. When they get divorced, many of the concerns parents have relate to the children. Where will the children reside? How much time will the other parent get to spend with the child? Who will receive custody? What is the difference between physical custody and legal custody? Is there a connection between the two?
When these are the questions you are facing, experienced Greensburg child custody attorneys can answer your questions and help you understand your parental responsibilities. At David K. Lucas & Associates, we have more than 40 years of experience helping parents throughout Western Pennsylvania protect the best interests of their kids during child custody arrangements.
Factors Influencing Child Custody
Child custody determinations are left to the discretion of the court. Although there are a number of factors the court considers when making their determinations, their primary focus is protecting the best interests of the children. To make this determination, the court is permitted to consider anything that it deems relevant.
When we work with clients, we help them understand the various factors that the court considers when arranging physical and legal custody. Physical custody determines where the children live physically, and legal custody refers to which parent has the ability to make decisions regarding the child's upbringing. Parents can receive sole or joint custody, and the amount of custody time they have often influences their child support obligations.
Contact Experienced Latrobe Visitation Attorneys
In addition to the obvious impact divorce has on parents' time with their kids, parenting plans also have corollary impacts. If one parent needs to relocate from this area to another, we can help them understand the restrictions surrounding relocation. We also work with grandparents to help them understand what rights they have.
We can help protect your parental rights throughout the custody process. Contact us online or call 724-216-6433 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.
