Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 53 - Child Custody

Extra - Chapter Notes - Enactment. Chapter 53 was added November 23, 2010, P.L.1106, No.112,...

Section 5321 - Scope of chapter - This chapter applies to disputes relating to child custody matters.

Section 5322 - Definitions - (a) This chapter.--The following words and phrases when used in...

Section 5323 - Award of custody - (a) Types of award.--After considering the factors set forth in...

Section 5324 - Standing for any form of physical custody or legal custody - The following individuals may file an action under this chapter...

Section 5325 - Standing for partial physical custody and supervised physical custody - In addition to situations set forth in section 5324 (relating...

Section 5326 - Effect of adoption - Any rights to seek physical custody or legal custody rights...

Section 5327 - Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody - (a) Between parents.--In any action regarding the custody of the...

Section 5328 - Factors to consider when awarding custody - (a) Factors.--In ordering any form of custody, the court shall...

Section 5329 - Consideration of criminal conviction - (a) Offenses.--Where a party seeks any form of custody, the...

Section 5329.1 - Consideration of child abuse and involvement with protective services - (a) Information sharing.--In accordance with section 6340(a)(5.1) (relating to release...

Section 5330 - Consideration of criminal charge - (a) Expedited hearing.--A party who has obtained information under 42...

Section 5331 - Parenting plan - (a) Purpose.--In a contested custody proceeding, the court may require...

Section 5332 - Informational programs - (a) Attendance.--The court may direct the parties to attend informational...

Section 5333 - Counseling as part of order - (a) Attendance.--The court may, as part of a custody order,...

Section 5334 - Guardian ad litem for child - (a) Appointment.--The court may on its own motion or the...

Section 5335 - Counsel for child - (a) Appointment.--The court may appoint counsel to represent the child...

Section 5336 - Access to records and information - (a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c):...

Section 5337 - Relocation - (a) Applicability.--This section applies to any proposed relocation. (b) General...

Section 5338 - Modification of existing order - (a) Best interest of the child.--Upon petition, a court may...

Section 5339 - Award of counsel fees, costs and expenses - Under this chapter, a court may award reasonable interim or...

Section 5340 - Court-appointed child custody health care or behavioral health practitioners - No party to a child custody matter in which the...