Family Law
Mark Zearfaus Law Offices provides compassionate, strategic legal representation for divorce, custody, and parental rights cases across Blair, Bedford, and Cambria counties.

Family Law Attorney in Altoona & Central Pennsylvania
When your family is in crisis, you need more than just legal advice—you need an advocate who understands what’s at stake. At Mark Zearfaus Law Offices, we provide compassionate, strategic legal representation for clients facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Whether you're going through a divorce, fighting for custody, or working to protect your parental rights, we’re here to help you take control of the process and secure a stable future.
We proudly serve clients across Blair, Bedford, and Cambria counties, including Altoona, Bedford, and Johnstown, delivering personalized legal guidance and courtroom advocacy that puts your goals first.
Why Choose Mark Zearfaus for Your Family Law Case?
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- Decades of courtroom and negotiation experience
- Honest, responsive communication—no surprises
- Local knowledge of family courts in Blair, Bedford & Cambria counties
- Strategic, compassionate representation with real results
- When it comes to your family, there’s no room for guesswork. We offer the guidance you need—and the advocacy you deserve.
➤ Custody & Parental Rights
Child custody disputes are often the most emotionally intense part of any family law case. Whether you're seeking full custody, shared parenting time, or trying to modify an existing order, we focus on what matters most: your child’s well-being and your rights as a parent.
- Attorney Mark S. Zearfaus works closely with parents to build a strong case for fair, enforceable custody and visitation arrangements. We handle:
- Legal and physical custody disputes
- Visitation rights and parenting time plans
- Emergency or temporary custody petitions
- Custody modifications and enforcement
- Cases involving parental alienation or relocation
- We understand the stress involved in family court and aim to resolve issues as efficiently as possible while aggressively protecting your role in your child’s life.
➤ Divorce Representation
Divorce is rarely simple—and it’s never easy. Whether you're filing for an uncontested divorce or bracing for a high-conflict separation, our firm is prepared to guide you through every phase with clarity and strength.
- We assist with:
- Property division (marital assets, debts, pensions)
- Spousal support and alimony
- Divorce involving business ownership or real estate
- Post-divorce modifications
- Contested and uncontested divorces
- Mark Zearfaus takes a direct, no-nonsense approach to helping clients protect what they've worked for and move forward with confidence. We understand that every divorce is different, and we build a strategy around your specific goals, timeline, and circumstances.
