FAQs

Yes. While Pennsylvania courts prefer arrangements that keep both parents involved, judges may award primary or sole custody to one parent if it better serves the child’s well-being.

Yes. Either parent may request modification if significant changes occur, such as relocation, altered work schedules, or concerns about the child’s welfare.

Violations of custody orders can be addressed through enforcement proceedings. Courts may impose penalties or modify orders to protect the child’s best interests.

Pennsylvania recognizes several forms of adoption, including agency adoption, private adoption, step-parent adoption, and relative adoption.

Yes, while Pennsylvania does not have a specific surrogacy statute, courts generally enforce surrogacy agreements if properly drafted by attorneys.

Surrogacy requires a detailed contract addressing parental rights, medical decisions, and financial arrangements, as well as pre-birth or post-birth court orders.

Yes. Embryo adoption is recognized when agreements are properly documented and medical procedures comply with applicable regulations.

Attorneys maintain compliance with state law, prepare necessary documents, and protect the rights of all parties involved, reducing the risk of disputes or delay.

Families may pursue agency adoptions, independent adoptions, or step parent adoptions. Each process has different requirements under Pennsylvania law.

Yes, except in cases where parental rights have already been terminated. Birth parents may have the right to revoke consent within certain time limits.