On April 8 and 9, 2024, the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives signed Senate Bill No. 55. SB 55 which develops a procedure for custody proceedings that ensures greater protection of children. Upon signature by Pennsylvania’s Governor, Josh Shapiro, Kayden’s Law will be enacted. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details the impact … [Read more...] about Kayden’s Law Passed By the General Assembly
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Recent California Supreme Court Ruling May Impact Family Law Custody Evaluations
While evaluating a custody case, attorneys must decide whether to advise their clients to invest in a custody evaluation. A custody evaluation is a process in which a mental health professional, typically a psychologist, evaluates the parents, child(ren), and collateral witnesses to identify issues with the situation and, in some cases, make a recommendation to the court regarding an appropriate … [Read more...] about Recent California Supreme Court Ruling May Impact Family Law Custody Evaluations
The New Norm for the School Year Causes New Problems for Divorced and Separated Parents
In general, choosing which school learning model is best for your child can lead to custodial and child support implications, so it is not surprising to see an uptick in custodial disputes between divorced or separated parents regarding the non-traditional reopening plans schools have implemented in response to COVID-19. The authority over major decisions including but not limited to a child’s … [Read more...] about The New Norm for the School Year Causes New Problems for Divorced and Separated Parents
Guidelines for Divorced/Separated Parents Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this time of uncertainty, here is some good advice on how to handle custody and co-parenting issues during the pandemic from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Also, all President Judges and District Court Administrators have been advised by Geoff Moulton, Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, that with regard to the Governor’s “stay at home” order, as to existing custody orders and … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Divorced/Separated Parents Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic