As you likely understand, those going through child custody proceedings in State College, PA, is an extremely difficult situation for parents and kids alike. Making an already troubling situation feel much worse, some parents learn that they must work with a guardian ad litem during custody matters. This sounds like...
Children, wind up dealing with the Pennsylvania courts for a number of reasons. Sometimes, the child themselves has had issues that have led to court intervention, such as chronic truancy or aggressive behavior toward others. Other times, the child may be a victim of abuse whose parents are the subject...
Maybe your spouse alleged you were a neglectful parent. Maybe you alleged your spouse was actually abusive. For whatever reason, your custody case has escalated, and the court has appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL) for your children. A guardian ad litem’s job is to investigate the circumstances surrounding your...
Pennsylvania courts prefer couples and families to work out their differences together. But some relationships are especially heated and volatile, and parents cannot agree on what custody, visitation, child support, and other plans are best for the child. Sometimes, there are charges of abuse and countercharges. In such cases, a...
Family law matters, such as child custody proceedings, can often become contentious. Those tensions can become even more volatile when children are involved. Parents routinely argue over custody, parenting styles, and agendas for raising their kids, and the children can become caught in the middle. Whether parents have genuine differences...
As difficult as divorce is for the spouses involved, it is often even more devastating for the children of the couple. A child may lose their sense of security as their family dynamic shifts and, as a result, can feel alone, scared, or even—mistakenly—to blame. These are natural and common...
