After acknowledging receipt of the divorce complaint, how long does the defendant have to submit an answer to the court?

In PA the defendant spouse is not required to file anything, including an answer or petition raising claims. If they were contesting the action you...

How do i get custody of my grandaughter

Pennsylvania law is very specific with regard to when grandparents may seek custody of grandkids. They first need to have the legal ability to...

If i live in Pennsylvania can i leave the state with my son?

Is there an existing custody Order? If so, you would need to file a Petition for Relocation and Petition for Modification of Custody. If there...

It sounds as if you have had a temporary PFA entered against you and that you have a final PFA hearing scheduled in Allegheny County. If so, at...

Alimony question who gets it?

As indicated in the prior answers, there are specific criteria considered by the court with regard to awarding alimony. There really is no...

Can I be charged with contempt, my Ex voluntary doesn't see or speak to my kids in a yr? I have never told him he cant see them

If there is an existing Court Order providing Father with custodial time, you could be held in contempt for withholding the children irrespective...

If the Plaintiff does not appear for the child support conference/hearing the matter will be dismissed. If only the Defendant shows up, the...

My sons mother pays child support but does not take him to visit, can the courts force her to take him for visitation?

This is a common yet unfortunate occurrence. The court cannot force a parent to exercise custodial time with their child. It’s a shame that some...

I am presently separated and my spouse has filed for divorce. She still is residing in the house.

You have raised several issues in your question and you are probably best served by speaking to an attorney in your area. The filing of a...

If you want to appeal a judges order in family court does it go to the same judge and can you ever switch judges?

Your feelings are not uncommon, however Allegheny County follows the “one family, one judge” rule, meaning once a Judge is assigned, he/she will...