I agree that you should reach out to a family law attorney in the Pittsburgh area because many of these situations are very factually dependent.

i agree with Attorney Townsend that the procedural history of this matter is unclear. I am also somewhat confused as it appears that you are...

So I have enough proof to be granted a final PFA?

Unfortunately without any documentation this may come down to the credibility of testimony. Because your daughter is older she is likely to appear...

As Attorney Cesare stated, you will first have to attend an ex parte hearing where your l daughter will speak with the judge and a temporary order...

My husband had me sign a document less than 24 hrs after gen. anesthesia? This document allowed him to defraud me of support

I agree with the attorneys above. This sounds like a very fact specific matter that might require a local attorney to review the record. It sounds...

Does the covid crisis have any effect on custody agreements?

Generally speaking courts in Western PA have indicated that the expectation is that you continue to exchange custody in the current situation...

She will need to file something to extend her rights beyond what is currently ordered. Since you are the biological parent, she would have to prove...

What happens if all parties are not served in a custody case?

It is hard to answer that question without more specifics. However, generally speaking if you did not know who the father was, you could not serve...

What steps should I take when non-custodial parent is threatening to take me back to court for recently dismissed contempt?

If there was a hearing and the matter of contempt was resolved, then the lawyer can file Exceptions to the recommendation and request that the...

Should I do a court custody agreement or can we do mediation ?

In Pittsburgh and most of the local counties, the first step in the custody process is usually some kind of mediation-like event in which the...