

Changes to PA Custody Law
Some significant changes were made to the Pennsylvania Child Custody laws on January 24, 2011. While the standard used by the court remains the "best interests of the child," the analysis of that standard was modified. The court will examine 16 factors in making its decision as to the best environment for the child to succeed. Act 112 of 2010 controls A copy of the actual law can be seen by clicking here. Some of the important highlights: DEFINITIONS "Child" - an unemancipate