Pennsylvania · PA
A plain-English reference to Pennsylvania custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
23 Pa.C.S. § 5328 (16 custody factors). In Pennsylvania, courts generally describe the schedule as a custody schedule. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
No presumption in favor of either parent; shared physical custody is one of seven statutory custody types.
The well-reasoned preference of the child, based on maturity and judgment, is factor (7).
23 Pa.C.S. § 5337 requires 60 days' written notice by certified mail and a counter-affidavit process.
Modification is available at any time on a best-interests showing.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). 23 Pa.C.S. §5323 requires the court to state the reasons for its custody decision on the record.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Pennsylvania applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
23 Pa.C.S. § 5337 requires 60 days' written notice by certified mail and a counter-affidavit process.
Modification is available at any time on a best-interests showing.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
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Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.
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