PocketLaw | Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes | Child Custody

Child Custody

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

Scope of chapter

Definitions

Award of custody

Standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody

Standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody

Effect of adoption

Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody

Factors to consider when awarding custody

Consideration of criminal conviction

Consideration of child abuse and involvement with protective services

Consideration of criminal charge

Parenting plan

Informational programs

Counseling as part of order

Guardian ad litem for child

Counsel for child

Access to records and information

Relocation

Modification of existing order

Award of counsel fees, costs and expenses

Court-appointed child custody health care or behavioral health practitioners

Chapter Notes