State College, PA asked in Child Custody for Pennsylvania

Q: For custody, a party who provides health care for kids has more advantage than the other party who can not?

If both parties are in equal situations to share custody for their kids, a party who can provide health care for kids are more advantageous than the other party? Also, if they have two kids, one party with a bigger apartment such as 3 bedrooms as opposed to the other party who has only two, is the size of the apartment a factor to consider getting custody?

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Kathryn Hilbush
Kathryn Hilbush
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Media, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Honestly, if you're asking does the parent who has the medical insurance coverage have a leg up over the other parent, I'd have to say that's unlikely. If you're actually asking about taking the child to the doctor, etc. I'd want to have a lot more information before I could answer this. Certainly a three bedroom apartment vs. a two bedroom apartment seems more desirable, but there's a lot more that goes into looking at each parent's housing situation that ho w many bedrooms are available. I suggest that you consult with a local attorney experienced in family law to discuss these issues m= in more detail.

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