Yearly Archives: 2024

Avoid the Stigma of a Final PFA Order

Posted on September 9 2024 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

A Final Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order is an indicator of abusive behavior that may remain on your record for life.

One of the main reasons to hire a PFA lawyer is to attempt to avoid the long-term stigma and negative consequences of a Final PFA Order.

A PFA can evict you from your home, restrict you from your kids, prohibit you from owning firearms, get you terminated from your job.

Spivak Law Firm has helped hundreds of people get the PFA dropped. We provide strong defense at PFA hearings.

For a free consultation, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

Shared Custody and Child Support

Posted on September 9 2024 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

Even though you share custody of your children, you may still have to pay child support.

Why?

Because you earn a higher income than the other parent.

Public policy aims to provide children with a decent standard of living in both households.

Spivak Law Firm handles all child support matters, including: filing for support, calculating support, and advocating for our clients at support conferences and hearings.

To speak with an experienced family law attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

PFA Orders and Supervised Custody

Posted on May 19 2024 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders commonly restrict parents from their children.

In some cases, while a PFA remains active, a parent may go several months only getting to see their children for short visits in public places while supervised by a third party.

Meanwhile, police detectives, caseworkers, and forensic specialists may be called upon to investigate allegations of maltreatment against the children.

While it may feel demeaning and unnecessary to have your custody visits supervised, Spivak Law Firm frequently encourages parents to exercise visits to maintain relationships with the children.

The purpose of the supervisor is to ensure the children’s safety. A supervisor also safeguards the parent from false allegations of abuse.

Spivak Law Firm provides strong, compassionate, cost-effective representation. Call us today at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

Child Custody: International Travel

Posted on May 19 2024 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

Air travel has increased significantly in recent months now that COVID restrictions have eased.

But parents in separated families may still struggle to make plans if their exes oppose them.

If your ex says no to your travel plans, your only option may be to ask for a Family Court Judge to decide.

In many cases, Courts will allow parents to fly internationally so long as the trip does not interfere with the other parent’s custody schedule and the travel destination is considered safe.

If necessary, Courts may also order that parents cooperate with one another to ensure that passports and other documents necessary for air travel have been secured.

To speak with an experienced child custody attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or (800) 545-9390.