Blog Category | Custody
Most custody matters move through the court system on a normal timeline, with scheduled hearings and time for both sides to present their case and gather evidence. But when a child faces an urgent risk, Pennsylvania courts allow parents to request an...
Pennsylvania’s custody statute sets out the specific factors a judge must weigh before deciding how parents will share legal and physical custody of their children. At Fastman Family Law, we help Delaware County parents understand these factors so they know what a...
Terminating a parent’s legal rights to a child is one of the most serious actions a Pennsylvania court can take, and the law sets a high bar before it happens. At Fastman Family Law, we guide clients on both sides of these...
Custody cases are emotionally charged and difficult in the best of circumstances. If one party is a narcissist, the emotional toll can be much greater. Facing a narcissistic former partner in court exacerbates the typical feelings of fear and uncertainty a parent...
The laws regarding marijuana use are changing, and marijuana use for medicinal purposes is legal in Pennsylvania. While medical marijuana is legal, recreational use remains unlawful, and even if you have a medical marijuana card, marijuana use can be an issue in...
Parental Alienation is a strategy where one parent intentionally attempts to turn a child against their other parent and to damage the child’s relationship with their other parent. In extreme cases, through psychological manipulation and other alienation tactics, the alienating parent essentially...
Co-parenting is difficult. Co-parenting becomes more difficult if one parent is not cooperative or is narcissistic. Narcissists typically have an inflated sense of self-importance, a history of unstable relationships, a lack of empathy, and an extreme need for attention. These traits create...