My husband wants to adopt my daughters their dad has not seen them in almost 3 years I know he won't sign willingly...options?

Attorney Clark has provided you with very good information. I would only add that once notice has been given of the Petition to Involuntarily...

Forced return to state where filed, if move out

Attorney Hilbush has given you excellent information. I am wondering, however, as part of the divorce proceedings, is there also custody which...

Involuntary relinquish of parental rights

I agree with my colleague. Absent another person willing to step in and take over the biological father's parental rights, Courts are hesitant, if...

Can I get a step parent adoption done without hiring an attorney in the state of PA?

There are counties in Western Pennsylvania that will not allow persons to proceed with an adoption without an attorney. Specifically, the judges...

If I do not have an attorney for a custody case that goes to trial, will the court appoint me a lawyer to represent me?

Unfortunately, no. The Court will not appoint an attorney to represent you. Family Court is not like criminal law where you have the right to...

Is there a way to stop support until a custody agreement is in place?

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. While child support and custody may appear to be intertwined, in reality, they are not. Your...

Is there an emergency custody solution so my daughter can see her son? No court custody right now, court on March 3, 2014.

Your daughter can prepare and present a Petition for Special Relief in Motions Court requesting that an Interim Order of Court be entered for a...

Can my 12 year old decline visitation with his father whom he has never met? He is just now asking to see him.

I agree with my colleague but wanted to add some additional information as I practice in Allegheny County and may be able to shed some more...

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Why or do I need an attorney for an uncontested out of state adoption?

First it is important to know if the adoption is proceeding in Arizona or Pittsburgh. I would assume that as you said you are adopting from...

My son is 2 yrs old, his father pays support but hasnt seen or contacted him in 29 wks

The Courts rarely terminate parental rights without there being another person to step in and assume the rights, such as a step-parent. The reason...