Dischell Bartle Dooley

Dischell Bartle Dooley Since 1976, Dischell Bartle Dooley has been providing excellence in legal representation.

For forty five years, our attorneys at Dischell Bartle Dooley have proudly demonstrated our legal abilities in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Berks, Lehigh and Lancaster Counties.

06/23/2026

How a Final PFA Order Is Granted?

A final Protection From Abuse order can be granted when a defendant fails to appear in court after being properly served or after a full hearing where both sides present evidence and testimony. Katie Daly breaks down how the court reviews these cases and why a final PFA order can remain active for up to three years.

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06/23/2026

Understanding Protection From Abuse Orders

A Protection From Abuse order can limit contact, remove someone from a home, create temporary custody terms, and restrict firearm access while the order is active. Katie Daly breaks down how these court orders work, who they protect, and why they are used in civil court cases involving abuse or harassment.

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06/22/2026

How a Temporary PFA Order Starts?

Filing for a Protection From Abuse order usually begins at the county courthouse during normal business hours. Katie Daly shares how the process works, including the ex parte hearing where a judge reviews the claims, asks questions about the alleged abuse, and decides whether a temporary PFA order should be granted for immediate protection.

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A PFA order can restrict contact, remove someone from a home, and even impact custody rights. Katie Lin Daly explains th...
06/22/2026

A PFA order can restrict contact, remove someone from a home, and even impact custody rights. Katie Lin Daly explains that these orders are designed to protect people facing abuse and immediate danger.

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Medical expenses do not always end with insurance coverage. Unreimbursed costs may be shared between parents after certa...
06/21/2026

Medical expenses do not always end with insurance coverage. Unreimbursed costs may be shared between parents after certain limits are met.

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06/20/2026

Child Support Modification Rules

Changes in custody, schooling, or expenses can lead to a child support modification. Katie Daly breaks down how shifts like a child moving between parents, switching from private to public school, turning 18, or changes in extracurricular costs can all justify updating a support order. Either parent can file a petition to request a change, and the court will review the update and calculate a new support amount through a conference process.

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06/19/2026

Pennsylvania Child Support Income Changes

Pennsylvania child support orders require both parents to report major income changes such as job loss, raises, layoffs, or new employment to the domestic relations section and the other parent. Katie Daly breaks down how these updates can lead to a request for modification, especially when the paying parent’s income changes. In cases of layoffs or unemployment, courts often use unemployment benefits as the income amount when setting support, helping ensure the order matches what can realistically be paid.

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06/19/2026

Medical and Activity Costs in Child Support

Child related expenses often go beyond basic support and can include medical costs, equipment, and extracurricular activities. Katie Daly breaks down how unreimbursed medical expenses are shared after the first portion is paid by the receiving parent each year, and how remaining costs are split based on each parent’s income. Extracurricular activities are usually shared when they are reasonable, agreed upon, and consistent with what the child already did before separation, but courts may reject costly activities that do not fit the family’s financial situation.

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Support orders can change when income changes. A job loss, promotion, or new employment may justify a modification.Click...
06/18/2026

Support orders can change when income changes. A job loss, promotion, or new employment may justify a modification.

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06/17/2026

Online Child Support Calculators Often Miss Key Details

Katie Daly shares how online child support calculators can give a false sense of accuracy. Real child support decisions often go beyond basic numbers and include details like health insurance, medical costs, and school tuition. These factors can change the final support amount in a big way. Without legal experience, it can be hard to know what expenses count and what the court will allow. Having someone familiar with how the court reviews income and expenses can help a parent better understand what may be included or excluded in a support order.

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