Family Law in Pennsylvania

Family Law encompasses all legal rights and matters involving disputes between family members, including relationships by blood, marriage, adoption, or domestic partnership. In Pennsylvania, family issues can arise from custody over children, visitation rights, child and spousal support, paternity, adoption, and marriage and divorce. If you are facing the difficult questions involved in leaving your spouse, you may feel very challenged and overwhelmed. You may be wondering: Will I be able to stay in my home? What will happen to my children? How will our debts be settled? Will I receive a fair share of our assets? Will we be able to work through a divorce amicably? These are the questions we help our clients answer when navigating the challenges of a divorce. Equitable distribution of marital property, debts and assets is what we do. Our responsibility lies solely with our client in all aspects of the dissolution of marriage. We help them protect their current and future standards of living. Parents of children have special concerns during divorce proceedings. Often, worries or disputes over child custody issues turn emotions on high during the process of a divorce. We understand these issues because we listen to our clients’ parental concerns. We fully explain all custody options and court proceedings so they can make decisions in their children’s best interests. Being knowledgeable and prepared alleviates a lot of anxiety. Our Family Law Practice helps people understand how to best protect their rights and interests in any family matter. Let us help alleviate the pressures and uncertainty surrounding your family issue. We will: Review and/or create proposals and agreements; negotiate for you both in and out of court, prepare for and attend all hearings, and give you excellent representation if your case goes to trial. We can provide you with some clarity during a no obligation, free consultation. Tibbott & Richardson 1040 Fifth Avenue, Fourth Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 444-7171