Child Custody Factors Have Brought Clarity to Family Law

Child Custody Factors Have Brought Clarity to Family Law | The Legal Intelligencer:

Four years ago, the laws that govern child custody matters in Pennsylvania were dramatically altered. In late 2010, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed HB 1639, which replaced the existing child custody statute with new language that was more comprehensive. This new law took effect in January 2011. Of all the changes implemented, the most significant remains Section 5328, which lists 16 specific factors that trial courts must consider when making any custody award.