On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Oct 27, 2021 | child custody
If you are the father of a child who you share with someone you have never married, you are far from alone. In 2019, more than a million infants were born out of wedlock in the United States. With that said, there are some unique challenges that you may face in this...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Aug 23, 2021 | blog, child custody
Divorced parents often have to work together to determine what is best for their children, especially if they have joint legal custody. However, when a child needs medical treatment and neither co-parent can agree on how to proceed, what should they do? When...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Mar 2, 2021 | child custody
Pennsylvania’s Senate Bill 868 seeks to strengthen child custody and visitation laws. As reported by WESB News, SB868 presents legislation designed to ensure courts consider signs of potential abuse in child custody cases. The bill intends to bring about expanded...
by allison | Sep 30, 2020 | child custody
The transition from having two parents under one roof to only having one may cause emotional distress for your children in Pennsylvania. While divorce is certainly not easy for anyone involved, your children may lack the maturity and understanding to comprehend why...
by allison | Jul 6, 2020 | child custody, Co-parenting
Divorce is almost always difficult, but it can be made even more challenging when you have children with your soon-to-be ex. When making child custody decisions, the courts will focus on the best interests of the child. In order to determine what those are, the court...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jun 27, 2020 | child custody
When parents divorce, they will hopefully remain geographically close so that both parents are able to spend time with the children. However, there are circumstances that may make relocating the best option for the children. Parents in Pennsylvania who want to...
by allison | Jun 5, 2020 | child custody
When getting a divorce, most Pennsylvania residents understand that their decisions will affect more people than just them. In particular, parents know that their children may face challenges as well. As a result, many parents choose to focus on co-parenting in the...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Apr 27, 2020 | child custody
After your divorce, your custody agreement and visitation schedule legally outline how you and your ex will care and provide for your children. It takes two parents and a great deal of flexibility to make a child visitation plan successful. But what do you do if your...
by pamelapurdy | Apr 23, 2020 | child custody
For parents in Pennsylvania who are going through a divorce, there is oftentimes one primary issue that can keep them up at night as the case is pending: child custody. After all, parents always want what is best for their children. However, what that is, exactly, is...
On Behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Mar 25, 2020 | child custody, Co-parenting
Visitation arrangements ensure that parents who do not have custody may still play an important role in the lives of their children. Visitation rights are court-ordered, usually upon divorce or through other legal means if the couple was not married, and they should...
