Child Custody  
In all child custody cases, the primary goal of the court is to vigilantly protect the best interests of the child.  In order to determine the best interests of the child, the court will evaluate each parent's ability to provide satisfactory care and security.  The court will also consider a variety of factors before awarding custody to one or both parents.  Some of these factors include:

• The quality of care offered by each parent  for a healthy moral environment
• Which parent the child is residing with and duration of that arrangement
• Which parent the child prefers to live with
• The financial status of each parent and living conditions of their home
• All incidents of domestic abuse, if any
• Whether the child will be separated from siblings
• The ability of each parent to provide proper healthcare
• The willingness of each parent to accommodate the custody arrangement and cooperate with the other parent

If you are currently involved in a divorce, and you are having a child custody dispute, you should speak with a skilled Pennsylvania child custody attorney at Cohen & Cohen. We bring to you over 57 years of experience helping clients with their child custody and divorce matters.  We will do everything possible to make sure your child custody case is handled in a timely and  professional manner.

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Child Custody Q & A

Below are some common questions regarding child custody:

 

What is the difference between physical custody and legal custody? 

Physical custody outlines who has actual possession of the children.  Legal custody includes the rights related to making important decisions about the children, sharing information generated by the children including things like medical reports, school records, etc.

 

Can I move to another state with our children? 

Moving to another state with your children is called a relocation.  A relocation is not permitted without the other parent’s consent or a court order permitting relocation.  A special notice must be sent to the other parent requesting their consent to the relocation before the move to another state or county in Pennsylvania may be made.

 

How can I prepare myself for a custody battle? 

In order to prepare yourself for a custody battle, you must be in a position to provide the children’s physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual needs and well being. For more details, please contact Cohen & Cohen.