"We are on Your Side"
Philadelphia Area Child Custody and Visitation Attorneys
No single area of Family Law is more personal than child custody. Child custody is not just about time with your children, it is also about who makes the decisions that will most affect their lives. Child custody is best kept out of the courtroom and left in the hands of the people who know the children best, the parents. We can help you keep the fate of your children from being left to a total stranger who knows nothing about your family.
Successful custody arrangements take into account the real life situations of all parties involved. This means that work schedules, school schedules, the ages and needs of the children as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the parents must be taken into account. This requires honesty on the part of the parents and attention to detail on the part of the lawyer. It is in the area of child custody that the role of the attorney as listener and counselor most comes to the fore. We listen.
Our attorneys are licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We know the differences between the jurisdictions, and we also know that what matters most is what is in the best interests of the children. We know that "physical custody" in Pennsylvania and "parenting time" in New Jersey are the words used by the court system to describe having your children in your physical care. We know the process and can guide you on what to expect so that you are prepared for each part of your litigation if you need to litigate your case.
Presenting a custody case is very important because you have only a short period of time to acquaint a Judge or Family Master with you and your family. Things that you understand deep in your heart need to be said concretely to a judge and we know how to do that. Judges rely on evidence. We help you present the evidence most helpful to the judge in making a decision.
We understand what it means to be parents with busy lives. We understand the importance of having a reliable, maintainable and sustainable custody arrangement. We will craft an agreement you will understand and be able to follow. We will help you and your family to move on to the next phase of your lives.
Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C.
Main Office:
174 Middletown Blvd.
Langhorne, PA 19047-3201
Telephone: 215-752-6200
Fax: 215-752-6202
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