Unfortunately, an unmarried cohabitating couple does not qualify. PA used to have "common law" marriage which meant that a couple in presumably...

I have custody and guardianship of my grandson. He wants us to adopt him. I need help financially with this. Can anyone help

I agree with my colleague that we may be limited here in the way we can help and you certainly need an attorney to navigate this process. Contact...

Can a grandparent assume the adopted rule if the father of the children wants to sign of all rights and there is no one else

I agree with my colleague that your daughter should speak with an attorney. There are a couple of different options here. She may need a family...

What to do when child has been dropped off to you

I agree with my colleagues that a Stipulation should be filed. A stipulation is just as binding as a court order, it must be followed and is...

Absolutely not. Your son's GAL does not have that authority. The GAL should not be telling the appointed supervisor to leave. If the visits are...

Which court ordered parenting plan do I follow?

I agree with my colleague and answer that the FRO is the order you should follow. It is the last order issued and is specific to your custody...

How long does it take children and youth to do an investigation and what if the child is still fearful of his life when abuse?

Unfortunately there is no set time frame on how long an investigation will take. The investigation is usually done as quickly as possible after...

Do I need more than 1 attorney? I seeking an attorney who would assist me in custody & law suits... while on a fixed income.

It sounds like you are unfortunately caught up in the juvenile dependency system. My colleague is correct, you will only need one attorney to...

I need legal advice on an upcoming court motion for next friday regarding alimony and child custody/support.

I would suggest that you contact legal aid or another non-profit legal service agency to see about getting some presentation. Not having an...

Will re-serving divorce papers start the "separation" time over in a separation divorce?

No, it will not start the separation time over again. The date of separation is found from the point the parties began living "separate and apart."...