Groundbreaking Harrisburg Child Custody Lawyers
At Daley Zucker, we don’t just represent clients, we also are willing to fight to change the law so that it is more just. The lawyers at Daley Zucker recently helped end decades of discrimination in a groundbreaking case in which the Pennsylvania Superior Court abolished the long-standing presumption that child custody should be awarded to a heterosexual parent rather than to a parent involved in a homosexual relationship. This decision is just one of many examples of our commitment to our clients, a commitment we extend to every client in every matter we handle.
Child custody is an emotional issue that separated and divorced parents must confront, while protecting the rights of their children. In addition, the child custody laws may be confusing and may seem unfair. At Daley Zucker, we untangle the legalese and work with clients to assure that their rights are protected. In Pennsylvania, the law does not favor the mother or the father automatically, and each case is considered based on its specific facts. Moreover, child custody cases involve a variety of factors.
In deciding a custody case, when the parties have not agreed on a custody arrangement, the Court must evaluate the best interests of the child and decide on the best arrangement for both physical custody and legal custody. “Physical custody” means actual possession and direct supervision of a child. “Legal custody” refers to the right to make major decisions about the child, including educational, religious and medical decisions.
There are several types of custody arrangements, some examples are:
Joint Custody: Both parents share physical and legal custody.
Sole Physical Custody: The child lives with one parent and is under that parent’s supervision. The other parent may have visitation rights. Visitation refers to the right of the non-custodial parent to visit with the child.
Shared Physical Custody: The child has two residences.
Whether you are trying to reach an agreement on custody with your spouse, or you need to make a case for custody in court, the family law attorneys at Daley Zucker can help. Contact us to learn how our attorneys can help you.
The attorneys practicing in this area of law are:
Sandra L. Meilton
Lindsay Gingrich Maclay
Tina M. Laudermilch
The law office of Daley Zucker Meilton Miner & Gingrich, LLC, with offices in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania regularly represents businesses and individuals with Family Law, Estates, Guardianships, Bankruptcy, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Administrative Law, Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law and Real Estate matters throughout Central Pennsylvania, including Harrsiburg East Shore, Harrisburg West Shore, Dauphin County, Cumberland County, York County, Lancaster County, Perry County, Juniata County, Mifflin County, Centre County, Adams County, Franklin County, Fulton County and Schuylkill County.
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