What does the assumption of equal access by both parents mean?

Technically father has custody rights, but without a court order, things get a bit more complicated. If you are not sure of what conditions the...

What is the standard visitation schedule for out of state visitation?

I agree, this is a complex situation that will need to be handled by the courts in Pennsylvania. Often when parents live in two separate states and...

Do I need an expert witness to child's present medical records in court?

To reiterate what the other attorneys have said, you will need to authenticate the documents as records of the actual treatment providers, and...

What are my rights legally to a handicapped child Ive raised since birth when the mother decides she wants to take him back

Typically, the court will show a preference to the biological parents in custody cases. However, the overwhelming goal of a custody litigation to...

Can the plaintiff just cancel a custody court hearing to avoid drug testing?

As Wendy noted, now that the case has started, it is not likely that the plaintiff is going to be able to just cancel the court date without the...

Is it true that a father has no legal rights to A child born outside of the marriage unless they have legally pursued custody?

I agree with my fellow attorneys. Even if the Father's name is not on the birth certificate, he has rights to the child. First because you...

Fighting a PFA

I agree with Wendy. Get an attorney as soon as possible to represent you in this matter. If you believe she has falsified or exaggerated what...

If you're not on the child's birth certificate can you still seek custody

I agree, you will have to acknowledge paternity at the time of filing. However, your daughter is a residence of Florida, you will likely need to...

Do I have to pay child support If I have my son 60% of the time?

As the other attorneys noted, it is very unlikely that you would be obligated to pay support to her if you exercise the bulk of the custody. This...

Does a minor child (under 18) have the right to refuse to see a parent?

I agree with Andrew. This is a complex issue. If there is an order stating that Mom has custody of any kind, then I do not suggest allowing the...

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