Pennsylvania Lawyer Assisting With Child Custody Matters

In Pennsylvania, child custody arrangements are made in accordance with the "best interests of the child." The thought behind this is that both parents play an equally important role in the child's life. However, special circumstances are taken into consideration that may affect the arrangement, such as if one parent does not take an interest in the child.

At the family law office of Ellen S. Kingsley, in Easton, Pennsylvania, I strive to help individuals and families develop child custody solutions that promote healthy relationships between parents and their children. Whether you live apart from your child's other parent due to a divorce or separation, I will offer the quality representation you deserve while forming a suitable custody and visitation plan.

I inform and advise clients on the various forms of child custody:

• Joint custody: In the realm of the law, both parents have the responsibility to care for the child.
• Sole custody: Under a sole custody situation, one parent has the responsibility of care for the child.
• Legal custody: Both parents have legal guardian status. This means they can sign health records, take control over the child's financial affairs and have other legal rights regarding the child.
• Physical custody: This situation refers to where the child will live. Sometimes, the courts will appoint a parent primary custody, providing a principal home for the child and granting the other parent visitation rights.

Child custody matters are complex because there are many different arrangements, and each one has different implications for the family. For instance, a parent may have sole physical custody of a child, but share legal custody with the other parent. As your attorney, I can advise you on which arrangement is best for your family, and on specifically what serves the interests of your children. I will help you negotiate the agreements through open discussions with the other party or will aggressively assert your position in court.

Relocations

Do you have primary custody of your child and want to relocate to another city or state? Do you believe your ex-partner is trying to take your child away from you? Relocation is a sensitive and emotionally stressful matter. I can help assert your interests and assist in working out a favorable child custody and visitation plan, if necessary.

Contact Me

To learn more about child custody and visitation (also known as parenting time), contact me to schedule a consultation.

Ellen S. Kingsley
162 South Union Street
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610-258-7079
Fax: 610-258-7919

The firm handles cases in Northampton and Lehigh Counties, including the cities of Easton, Allentown, Bethlehem, Palmer, Wilson, Catasauqua, Northampton, Hellertown, Walnutport, Whitehall, Hanover Township, Wind Gap, Emmaus, Macungie and Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania.