Proven Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Child Custody Lawyer
Helping you make informed, intelligent decisions during difficult times
The Law Office of Douglas P. Earl, P.C., represents the rights of parents and the best interests of their children in child custody disputes. We are strong advocates for you, ready to work hard to secure arrangements that are best for you and your child.
During our 20 years of family law experience, we have helped many people get results in child custody disputes. We can help you.
Divorce Affects Children the Most
All too often, the needs of children are overlooked during the divorce process. We refuse to let this happen.
When you enlist us, our lawyer will work closely with you. We will listen to you and learn what you believe is best for your child. We will provide our insight, based on extensive family law experience. Together, we will build a plan that makes sense.
The Various Child Custody Arrangements
Child custody arrangements take a variety of forms. Some of them include:
- Physical custody, which addresses where the child will live
- Legal custody, which addresses the right to make decisions about issues such as a child's education, religion and health care
- Sole custody, in which one parent has all of the rights and the child resides exclusively with that parent
- Joint custody, in which rights and/or residency are shared between parents
In addition to providing advice and representation about child custody during divorce, we also handle custody disputes for unmarried parents.
In cases that require in-depth analysis, we also discuss the advisability and cost of using expert testimony from child psychologists in comprehensive custody evaluations.
We Fight for You!
While it is certainly in everyone's best interest — especially the child's — to resolve custody disputes amicably, sometimes it just isn't possible.
These issues can lead to heated disputes. You and your former spouse may not see eye to eye, no matter what. In these situations, you may need to have aspects of your case resolved by a judge. If so, we are ready to make your case in court.
We're Here When You Need Us
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help people in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.
