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An Overview of Custody Law in Pennsylvania
McNees Attorney Paul Helvy reviews the matter in which custody related decisions are made in Pennsylvania when a couple can't reach an agreement on their own.
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In Pennsylvania, legal custody is the right to make important decisions regarding education, religion, and medical care. In Pennsylvania, both parents may be required to attend counseling sessions regarding child custody, and the recommendations of the counselor may be used to determine child custody. 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. The child support order generally mandates both the frequency of payments and the amount that the supporting parent must pay to the supported parent for the purpose of providing for their child. check to learn more.