by Matt Banks | Aug 5, 2017
CUSTODY CONFERENCE PROCESS In Pennsylvania, filing a Petition for Custody begins the Custody process. Once this Petition is filed, the best possible outcome would be for the parents to create a Custody Agreement without input from the Court, this is called a...
by Matt Banks | Aug 5, 2017
CUSTODY EVALUATION Often in a Custody matter, the only persons able to testify are the parents of the minor child. Should a custody matter reach the brink of entering the Trial level, the Court will want an Expert opinion. This serves as a neutral third...
by Matt Banks | Aug 5, 2017
CUSTODY ORDERS The Custody Order is a written document, issued by the Court, which controls the custody of a child. At its most basic level, a PA Child Custody Order establishes two key factors: physical and legal custody. Physical Custody is the determination of...
by Matt Banks | Aug 5, 2017
RELOCATION When a Custody Order is in place, nothing can be more daunting than the idea of one parent facing the decision of moving. Whether moving because of work or life, this can be a very stressful time, and present significant challenges to the family dynamic. ...
Mr. Banks was very helpful and full of knowledge on winning custody for us. He knew what points to hit on in court and was a success. He is very professional and even took the time on the weekends to return our calls texts or emails. He told us step by step how it would all go down in court and exactly what we needed to do on our part. He hit the nail on the head! Thanks for everything!