Pennsylvania codified its custody laws in 1985 and at that time it drew a statutory distinction between decision making power (legal custody) and actual possession of the child (physical custody). In ...

CLEVELAND — Legal analysis: With the body of 5-year-old Darnell Taylor having been found in Franklin County, questions have come up regarding what kind of legal custody Pammy Maye had over the child.

Custody cases often have many intricacies and underlying issues. When custody involves a party or parties who are devout in their religious practices, additional conflict may arise. This is especially ...

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