04/30/2026
Pennsylvania law allows shared physical custody even if parents live in different states. In shared physical custody arrangements, both parents spend significant time with the child, but a 50/50 split isn’t guaranteed. If one parent lives far away, the court will look at whether an equal split actually makes sense.
Learn more: https://www.topinkalaw.com/blog/2026/01/can-one-parent-live-out-of-state-and-have-50-50-custody-in-pennsylvania/