Children and Youth Services ("CYS"), the Pennsylvania organization that responds to concerns about child welfare, has gotten involved with your family and is threatening or has already taken your child away. This is called a "dependency proceeding," or a proceeding to...
Child Custody
Understanding Child Custody and Visitation Laws
What Does Child Custody Refer To?Child custody can generally refer to either legal custody or physical custody. Legal custody refers to a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions on behalf of the child regarding his or her health, education, and welfare....
Dealing with Child Custody Issues around the Holidays
When a couple goes through a separation or divorce, there are many difficult issues that must be sorted out. Those issues only become more complex when there are children involved. Parents often struggle to come up with solutions regarding child support and child...
Child Custody Issues and the Holidays: Visitation Rights at the End of the Year
New Jersey Child Custody Issues and the HolidaysTomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while it's a great and festive holiday for many, the legal team at Winegar, Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma knows that it can be a stressful time as well. With the end of the year...