The Pennsylvania Law Office of Black & Older

Philadelphia Child Custody Rights Lawyers

According to the law, biology does not necessarily determine a family. A stepparent involved in a child’s life can be awarded custody over an absentee parent who rarely, if ever, interacts with his child. Taking into consideration the best interest of a child, the court determines custody by taking into consideration the emotional involvement of a parent, the quality of life at home, and the personal situation of a parent.

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 “in loco parentis”.

At the law office of Black & Older, we help clients build and document their case in custody disputes. If necessary, we hire psychologists and other experts who explain to the court the importance of the emotional bond you’ve established with a child. We commission in home studies, working with social services agencies and officials to provide proof and documentation pertaining to the loving, nurturing nature of your home.

We fight for you so you can fight for your children -- contact the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania child custody rights attorneys at Black & Older. Our offices represent clients throughout Bala Cynwyd (Main Line), Norristown, Jenkintown, Doylestown, Media, West Chester, and Allentown.

Fighting for What’s Best for Your Children

As a Guardian Ad Litem appointed by the court and Chairman Ermeritus of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Child Custody Committee, Robert H. Black, is committed to improving the chances of our nation’s children. Working with families to keep children and loving parents together, we’re 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.

For peace of mind and answers to questions you might have, contact the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania child custody lawyers at Black & Older today.