Custody & Visitation

Media, Pennsylvania, Child Custody Lawyer

Custody and Visitation • Modifications and Relocation

In situations involving children, it is almost always better for all involved to stay out of the courts if possible. Custody litigation is long and costly and often leads to years of strained relations. Additionally, the judge may rule against you or impose what you believe to be unreasonable demands.

The Law Office of Donna M. Cantor in Media, Pennsylvania, helps clients avoid litigation and work out agreements that put the well-being of the children first. Call for a free phone consultation at 610-566-6164.

Determination of Custody

Many parents assume they will get primary custody if they have the better job and can provide a certain lifestyle for the child. But the court considers many factors, including which parent has been the main caregiver, the home environments, and which parent is most likely to encourage a close relationship with the other parent. The court will look at these and other factors and makes its decision based on what is in the best interests of the child.

Donna Cantor has 19 years of legal experience and an exclusive focus in family law. She has been in front of many family court judges in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties and knows what strategies are likely to be more successful.

Through mediation, negotiation, or collaborative family law, Ms. Cantor encourages parents to decide who will have primary physical custody and partial physical custody (visitation), shared custody, and to work out reasonable custody schedules. This includes working out the details of daily schedules, holidays, vacations, choice of schools, and transporting kids to activities. While compromise is difficult, it is preferable to letting a judge impose the rules.

Post-Divorce Custody Issues

Custody is always subject to modification under Pennsylvania law. If the parties do not agree to modify, the court must determine if it is in the child’s best interests. If you or the other parent contests a modification, Ms. Cantor can protect your interests in court.

The relocation of one of the parents is often a basis for filing for modification.  PA law limits the custodial parent’s ability to move in or outside the state in order to ensure that the relationship between the child and non-custodial parent is not adversely affected by the move. PA law also limits the ability of one parent to move if the parents have an equal or substantially shared custody arrangement for the same reason. The Law Office of Donna M. Cantor is able to represent parents seeking a move, as well as parents opposing a move. Ms. Cantor can help renegotiate, and if necessary, litigate a relocation case.

If you are divorcing or separating from the other parent of your child, you have an effective advocate in family law attorney Donna Cantor. Let her experience work for you. Call 610-566-6164 for a free initial consultation. We can arrange evening or weekend appointments.

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