Child Custody and Support Legal Services in the South Hills
Serving People in Mt. Lebanon and Throughout the Pittsburgh Area
Child custody issues can create a lot of push and pull in lives of divorced couples, as well as unmarried parents who are no longer living together. Without a workable child custody and visitation agreement, disputes can boil over and lead to traumatic situations for the children and even greater hostility between the parents.
At Colaizzi Law Firm, our goal is to help you reach a child custody and visitation agreement that meets the best interests of your children. Attorney Robert Colaizzi has been practicing law in the Pittsburgh area for more than 20 years and has long experience in helping parents settle their child custody and child support matters. Achieving a Negotiated Child Custody Agreement.
Attorney Colaizzi and our office staff believe it is better for families to make decisions about how they will live rather than a judge who is a stranger to the family. Judges tend to split the difference between diverging views. However, splitting the difference between the views of the mother and father may not be the best way to create a stable environment for your child.
In negotiating a child custody and visitation agreement, it's important to consider:
- Who has been the primary caregiver for the child?
- Which parent is more likely to be cooperative with the other parent in providing visitation?
- Which parent has a stable home environment for the child?
Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines
Once a child custody and visitation agreement is reached, child support in Pennsylvania is calculated using a formula that uses the net income of both parents and the number of children you support. Both parents must contribute to medical care and day care expenses.
Free Lawyer Consultation
To schedule an initial attorney consultation about child custody and support issues, call 412-923-3853 or fill out the contact form on this Web site.
