Blog: Child Custody

Emergency Custody in Pennsylvania: What to Do If Your Child Is in Danger

Aug 8, 2025

Whether a recent event has placed your child in harm’s way or you’ve noticed troubling patterns during visitation, understanding how emergency custody works and when it applies is essential. Pennsylvania law gives parents a legal path to act quickly when a child’s safety is in jeopardy, but the process can be daunting without experienced legal guidance. At Applebaum Joachim Law Group, we help parents across Eastern Pennsylvania take urgent legal steps to protect their children...

How a Criminal Conviction Could Affect Your Child Custody Case in PA

Jul 25, 2025

If you're involved in a child custody dispute in Pennsylvania and have a criminal conviction, whether past or pending, you may be worried about how it could impact your ability to parent your child. The truth is, a criminal record can affect your custody case, but how much it affects the outcome depends on several important factors, including the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and whether it poses any ongoing risk...