FAQs

The timeline depends on various factors, including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. A mutual consent divorce may be finalized within months, while contested cases can take a year or more.

Yes. Custody and support orders may be modified if circumstances change significantly. We can assess your unique situation in light of the relevant thresholds relevant to your case details.

Yes. Adoption and fertility matters involve strict legal requirements. Our attorneys maintain compliance with these requirements, and we can protect your rights throughout the process.

Courts base custody decisions on the child’s best interests, considering factors such as parental involvement, stability, history of caregiving, relationships with siblings, and each parent’s ability to provide a safe environment.

The two types of custody are:

• Legal Custody: Authority to make important decisions for the child.
• Physical Custody: Where the child lives and the parenting schedule.

Note that each of these can be shared, primary, or partial. A skilled custody attorney at Tibbott & Richardson, P.C. can guide you regarding custody matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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.