Shared legal custody means that both parents must be involved in major decisions affecting the welfare of their child(ren). Such decision areas may include, but are not limited to, education, medical and dental care, and religious training.
While Pennsylvania has not yet adopted a presumption of 50-50 custody, Flick's efforts highlight growing recognition of the importance of both parents in a child's life post-divorce.
If one parent has physical custody for more than half the year—at least 183 overnights—that parent can claim the child. If both parents have equal custody—182.5 days each—the parent with the higher adjusted gross income (AGI) can claim the child.
A separation agreement, which some may refer to as a postnuptial agreement, can establish some ground rules as to who is paying what bills, who has the right to use what property, including the marital home, and the like. The agreement can also address child custody, child support, and alimony.
Pennsylvania does not require you to submit an Operating Agreement to form your LLC.
The main disadvantage of joint legal custody is that it can lead co-parents to argue about decisions. It can create significant conflict and even delay important decisions. This can create a stressful environment for the child and harm their emotional well-being.
The judge will make a decision based on the best interests of the children and will consider everything which affects these interests. The judge will consider factors affecting the child's safety.
When two people share legal custody, they must confer with one another before making major decisions concerning the child. If you do not have a custody Order of Court, the default in Pennsylvania is shared legal custody. Physical custody is the right to have the child in your care.
The 2-2-3 Schedule Under the 2-2-3 rotation, the child spends two days with one parent, then two days with the other parent, followed by a three-day stay with the first parent. The pattern then repeats, but with the roles reversed, ensuring that each parent has equal time with the child over a two-week cycle.