50/50 Custody in West Virginia: What Shared Parenting Really Means in 2026
West Virginia law starts with a rebuttable presumption favoring equal 50/50 custodial allocation, but that does not mean every case ends the same way. Learn how shared parenting really works, when the presumption can be rebutted, and what parents should consider before building a custody plan.
Pennsylvania Child Custody After Kayden’s Law: What Parents Need to Know in 2026
Pennsylvania custody law has changed significantly since Kayden’s Law took effect. Here’s what parents should know in 2026 about child safety, custody factors, supervised visits, 50/50 custody, evidence, and emerging appellate decisions.
The State of Child Custody in 2026: Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia vs. Ohio
Compare child custody laws in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including 50/50 custody, shared parenting, Kayden's Law, and proposed Ohio reforms.
2026 Mid-Year Family Law Check-In: What Families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio Should Be Watching
What is changing in family law in 2026? The Skeen Firm examines custody developments, parenting legislation, housing costs, support pressures and other trends affecting families across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in West Virginia in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in West Virginia? Learn how custody, assets, debt, financial disclosure, business ownership, and conflict affect the expense.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Pennsylvania in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in Pennsylvania? Learn how custody, support, assets, debt, business ownership, and the level of conflict affect the total expense.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in 2026? A Guide for PA, WV & Ohio
Learn what divorce may cost in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including attorney fees, court costs, custody, assets, and business interests.
Family Law Should Help You Move Forward—Not Keep You Stuck
Family law is about more than winning in court. Learn how a forward-focused approach to divorce, custody, support, and family law can help families throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio move confidently into the next chapter.
💔 It’s Over—Now What? How to End a Marriage Without Losing Yourself
The end of a marriage can feel like a storm—painful, disorienting, and sometimes full of guilt or anger. But it can also be a turning point—a chance to rebuild your life with strength, clarity, and dignity.
New Tool: Estimate Your Washington County Divorce Filing Fees Instantly
Understanding divorce costs shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why The Skeen Firm Flat Fee Family Law Program created a new Washington County Divorce Filing Fee Calculator — a free online tool that helps you estimate your filing costs using the official county fee schedule.
No Fear of the Clock: Flat Fee Family Law in Pennsylvania
Undertanding Child Custody in Pennsylvania
Learn how child custody works in Pennsylvania, including types of custody, how courts decide, and what it means for parents.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Pennsylvania and West Virginia?
If you're considering a divorce in Pennsylvania or West Virginia, one of your biggest concerns is probably cost. The financial side of ending a marriage can feel overwhelming—especially when you're trying to plan for legal fees, filing costs, and life after divorce.
Treat Your Divorce Like a Business Transaction: Why Emotion Has No Place at the Negotiating Table in Pennsylvania
Divorce is one of the most emotionally charged events a person can experience. Anger, betrayal, grief, guilt — the emotional landscape is complex and can easily overwhelm good judgment. Yet when it comes to protecting your future, your assets, and your family’s well-being, emotion is your worst enemy.
What Does Supervised Visitation Mean?
Within child custody matters, sometimes a court will require visitation as a term of granting supervision to a parent or guardian. There are different types of visitation but one that is possible in Pennsylvania courts is supervised visitation.
What is “Child Custody?”
Child custody in the state of Pennsylvania determines who has actual custodianship over a specific child. The person (or persons) with legal custody over the child has the right to make decisions in the best interest of the child pertaining to health, education, and religious decisions.
Benefiting Your Family - Flat Fee Family Law
By now, you know The Skeen Firm wants to handle your Family Law matter on our Flat Fee platform. We get it; no divorce is fun. Custody battles are tough. And equitable distribution is often a complex challenge. That is why we have a flat fee approach; predictability is our first method of promoting stability.
Shared Custody and Cell Phones
Cell phones may be a point of contention between parents who share custody of their children. Which parent is going to buy the phone? Will the cost be split evenly? Prorated on the same portion as custodial time? Which parent is responsible for monitoring the child’s activity on the cell phone?
Navigating Divorce in Washington County, Pennsylvania: Your Comprehensive Guide
Divorce is a life-altering event that can be emotionally and financially challenging. If you find yourself going through a divorce in Washington County, PA (or anywhere, for that matter), then it is crucial for you to understand your rights and the legal process. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down the key aspects of a divorce in Washington County, provide useful insights, and offer guidance to help you navigate this difficult time.
So your marriage is coming to an end. Now what? Part II
You’ve gotten over the initial shock of realizing that your marriage is over. Now what? Well, now you have some tough decisions to make starting with what do you want out of the divorce. Some preliminary matters to work though include who stays in the house, who gets physical custody of the children, who gets possession of the family pet, and how will the assets/debts be divided.