Child Custody & Visitation

Under Pennsylvania law, any custody arrangement must serve the best interests of the child first. Both parents have rights that must be considered in these cases, however, and having an experienced child custody lawyer who is familiar with the law and has the ability to protect your parental rights is essential.

At Aaron & Merwin, P.C., our attorneys represent mothers and fathers in all aspects of child custody matters. We know that these can be among the most emotional and contentious aspects of a divorce. We have been successful helping divorcing couples reach parenting time agreements that everyone could support.

In every custody case, there are two types of custody that need to be established: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to where the child will live and which parent will be the primary caregiver. Legal custody refers to each parent’s involvement in the decisions that are made regarding such issues as the child’s education, religious upbringing, medical care, and other matters.

The other major component of a Pennsylvania child custody proceeding is determining visitation rights for the noncustodial parent. Unless there is clear evidence to indicate that it would not serve the best interests of the children, visitation is customary in custody cases. We work hard to establish visitation that provides the full level of access to the children that our client wants and deserves.

Contact our office in Clarion, PA to discuss your child custody issues with an attorney. We offer a free initial consultation to all new clients, and same-day appointments are available. You can reach us by phone at 814-229-5300 to schedule an appointment. You can also reach us via email at info@aaronandmerwin.com.