By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Any law student who has taken a family law course will likely recall learning long lists of factors that courts consider when determining alimony, equitable distribution, and child custody. Over 90% of Pennsylvania custody cases settle without trial, but for those that do, these factors […]
By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer A child’s custody is a weighty decision with lasting effects. The role a parent plays influences the child’s environment, which undoubtedly impacts a child’s development. Recognizing the significance of these decisions, the Pennsylvania legislature passed The Child Custody Act.[1] Included in the statute is a […]