Blog posts in Act 112

Section 5340 is an interesting new provision. Custody actions often involve "psychological evaluations" of the parties parenting relationships and ...

Section 5338 merely restates the basic premise of custody law: the "best interests" of a child are always paramount. Under Section 5338, a custody ...

Section 5337. Relocation continued; Part 2. Standards Once the procedures of 5337 have been followed (see Part 1) and a timely objection has been ...

Section 5337 of Act 112 details the procedures, rules and standards involved when a party wishes to "relocate" with a child. Section 5337 represents ...

Section 5336 of Act 112 provides that a party with shared (or sole) legal custody of a child has the right to receive the childs' medical, religious ...

Section 5334 of Act 112 deals with the appointment and duties of a guardian ad litem . Section 5335 deals with the appointment and duties of a child ...

Section 5332 simply provides that the court may require the parties to attend parenting programs and to pay for the programs. Section 5332 does not ...

Section 5331 of Act 112 covers parenting plans for custody. A parenting plan is a proposed custody arrangement. Section 5331 does not require the use ...

Section 5330 of Act 112 covers pending criminal charges and custody. Section 5330 permits a parent who learns of certain criminal charges against the ...