According to the law, biology does not necessarily determine a family.\u00a0 A stepparent involved in a child\u2019s life can be awarded custody over an absentee parent who rarely or never interacts with his or her child.\u00a0 The court determines custody by taking into consideration \u2013 first and foremost \u2013 the best interests of a child.\u00a0 The emotional involvement of a parent, the quality of life at home, and the psychological and financial strengths and weaknesses of a parent will also be considered.<\/p>\n
If you are a grandparent, you may also have certain partial custody rights and potential primary custody rights, depending on whether you have already served as their primary caretaker or \u201cin loco parentis<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n At the law office of Black & Older, we help clients build and document their cases in custody disputes.\u00a0 Where necessary, we hire psychologists and other experts to explain to the court the importance of the emotional bond you\u2019ve established with\u00a0your child.\u00a0 We commission \u201cIn Home Studies,\u201d working with social services agencies and local government officials to provide proof and documentation that will show the loving, nurturing nature of your home.<\/p>\n For peace of mind and answers to questions you might have,\u00a0contact<\/a>\u00a0Black & Older today.<\/p>\n As a\u00a0Guardian Ad Litem<\/em>\u00a0appointed by the court, and Chairman Ermeritus of the Philadelphia Bar Association\u2019s Child Custody Committee, Robert H. Black is committed to improving the chances of our nation\u2019s children.\u00a0 Working with families to keep children and loving parents together, we\u2019re dedicated to making sure the court has more than enough proof to award our clients custody when it is clearly in the best interests of child to do so.<\/p>\nProving Your Case<\/h2>\n
Fighting for What\u2019s Best for Your Children<\/h2>\n