Child Custody in Pennsylvania

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Child Custody in Pennsylvania

Learn what is involved in a child custody determination in the state of Pennsylvania. This video provides a basic overview of custody issues including the two types of custody - legal and physical. It also addresses the steps included in the custody process.

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Child Custody in Pennsylvania

According to Pennsylvania law, courts may award sole or shared custody of children. In Pennsylvania, legal custody is the right to make important decisions regarding education, religion, and medical care. If the parents are able to cooperate in any way at all, legal custody is often shared between them. check to learn more.

Child Support and Visitation in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the courts follow Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 23, Sections 4322, 4326, and 4327 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid.  Pennsylvania uses the Income Shares method to determine child support, which means that the level of support is determined by the income of both parents. check to learn more.