PA Custody

In our Pennsylvania Custody section, we moved the questions about relocation to the subsection, After a custody order is in place, to be consistent with other states and make these questions easier to find. We also did the following to make the information in these questions clearer and more useful:

• We created a new question, I have a custody order. Can I move with my child?
• We revised How do I tell the other parent I want to move? to clarify when a parent has to send a “proposed relocation notice” and what information must be included in the notice.
• We revised If the other parent objects to the move, what happens? to explain the next steps more clearly.
• We revised What factors will the judge consider when deciding if I can move with my child? to make the information clearer and easier to understand.
• We also revised What could happen if I don’t give proper notice to the other parent? to explain the different ways a judge might use this failure against a relocating parent. We also clarified how abuse can be a mitigation factor- a reason for the judge to “ease up” on the parent who moved without giving proper notice.

In the How the custody process works subsection, we revised What are the steps to file for custody? to be more comprehensive.

All changes were made in English; Spanish updates will be coming soon!