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Divorce and custody battles can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. At Lyons Law, we understand the difficulties you face during this sensitive time. Our mission is to provide you with personalized guidance and support, helping you navigate the legal aspects while prioritizing your well-being and the best interests of your children.

In Pennsylvania, child support may be owed from one parent (or caretaker) to the other depending on their incomes. The parent with primary custody of the child/children is entitled to child support. If parents share joint custody 50-50, the parent making less money may also be entitled to some child support as well.

As a family law attorney licensed in Pennsylvania, I often counsel clients on the benefits of a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that couples can enter into before they get married, which sets out how their assets and debts will be divided in the event of a divorce or separation.

In Pennsylvania, adoptions can be completed through the state's Department of Human Services or through licensed private agencies, including attorneys. Adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old and capable of providing a safe and stable home for a child. The birth parents' rights must be terminated before the adoption can be finalized. A home study and background checks are required for all adoptive parents. Adoptive parents may also be required to complete parenting classes or other educational requirements. The adoption process can be complex, and it is recommended that prospective adoptive parents work with an attorney who specializes in adoption law.

Don't put your loved ones in an impossible position of trying to guess your health care wishes. Draft your living will and your exact and specific health care wishes will be known by your health care agents, and in turn, followed by any health care providers. In Pennsylvania, a living will can be updated by creating a new document that revokes any previous living wills. You may also destroy the previous living will if you wish.