Can I file a Emergency Petition to pick up my son from my wife?

Divorce aside, is there any existing custody Order or Custody trial pending? If you already have a custody case you could present emergency...

In Allegheny County, one obtains a blank Subpoena for $10 from the Department of Court Records. From there, it has to be sent to the proper person...

My wife got divorce papers we have not been separated I don't wanna sign them?

The waiting period for a contested Divorce in PA was changed by HB 380 in the fall of 2016. For cases filed after December 4, 2016 the waiting...

What age does the child get to choose where he spends his time?

There's no magic age at which a child's opinion will considered, but the age and maturity of the child are considered when they express a desire to...

How can I get visitation right to see my grand kids who move from PA to Ga.

PA custody law has changed to reduce the circumstances in which grandparents have standing. If Fatheris not interested in pursuing this matter and...

Can my husband and I get temporary custody of our niece ?

You should take a look at "Guardianship". A call to a NJ Lawyer is a good idea too, since that's where the child resides. Good luck.

Can an unwed mother move to another state with the child without the father's consent?

She CAN move, but if Father objects, he can have the child returned to him in PA. Relocation is a very specific process that has several steps...

Start a divorce?

Your question shows exactly why you should consult a lawyer. PA does not use the terminology "irreconcilable differences". Here, if the parties do...

I want to take my daughter on vacation on the week of July 7th-14th. I've asked my ex, but she's causing me a problem.

Situations like this happen all the time. First, look to your Custody Order, which could be vague or very detailed. If the Order does not contain...

I was served with a Divorce Petition that appears to contain defects. Is it still valid?

While some include it in the pleading, it is not necessary to include specific mention of the sections listed above. Only necessary that the...