Marisa McClellan, Esq., (717) 221-7961, mmcclellan@tuckerlaw.com Being a foster parent is difficult. It takes a special person to step up and step in to care for a child in need. And the process of...
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Building your Family with Adoption
Marisa McClellan, Esq., (717) 221-7961, mmcclellan@tuckerlaw.com What does a family mean to you? When is it time to start a family? And what will your family be? The experiences you have in...
Kayden’s Law-Update to Pennsylvania Custody Factors
Alexandria Ebbert, Esq., (717) 221-7987, aebbert@tuckerlaw.com On April 15, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 55, “Kayden’s Law,” making changes to the Pennsylvania child custody...
Who Gets the Dog Fur-ever?
Pennsylvania law, as currently written, does not have any special provisions for pets when their owners get divorced. Even though many individuals consider pets as children, Pennsylvania courts do...
How does Pennsylvania define and differentiate between Legal Custody and Physical Custody?
Kaitlyn Smearcheck, Esq., (717) 221-7963, ksmearcheck@tuckerlaw.com In Pennsylvania, custody determinations are decided in the child’s best interest. Parents may be able to resolve custody issues...
What is needed in my Custody Pre-Trial Memorandum and Parenting Plan?
Thomas M. Clark, Esq., (717) 221-7952, tclark@tuckerlaw.com Pre-Trial Memorandums (check local rules for requirements) In a contested custody proceeding, the court may require the parties to submit...
What is custody mediation?
Thomas M. Clark, Esq., (717) 221-7952, tclark@tuckerlaw.com A custody mediation is where an impartial third party (mediator) assists negotiations of parties...
What is a custody conciliation conference?
Thomas M. Clark, Esq., (717) 221-7952, tclark@tuckerlaw.com At a custody conciliation conference, the parties and their attorneys can speak and present information on the matter and their positions...
Refinancing the Marital Residence in a Divorce Matter
Thomas M. Clark, Esq., (717) 221-7952, tclark@tuckerlaw.com An agreement to refinance a joint mortgage to remove one of the parties from the obligation at the time of equitable distribution is...