Should I file custody while my child's father is in prison?

I agree that given his current charges, you should present a special motion to the court. If there is no current custody order, you will need to...

Will me being pregnant effect a custody situation in anyway? Good or bad?

Custody is decided in Pennsylvania based off of a best interest of the child standard. The custody statute specifically instructs the court to...

Will a custody order expire?

Unfortunately, as the other attorneys stated, you do not have a valid order at this time. Although your agreement may be used as evidence in court,...

If you have reasonable concerns about the child's safety, then you may have grounds to object. That being said, as the other attorneys have...

How will older criminal convictions affect child custody?

Because the standard for custody in Pennsylvania is the best interest of the child, no single factor is going to decide the case. Even though the...

Can he loose his rights? Do i have to answer him?

I have to agree with my colleagues. His rights cannot be terminated unless you have someone like a stepfather to assume those rights and even then...

How can I get custody of my granddaughters?

Grandparent custody in Pennsylvania is a constantly evolving issue in Pennsylvania. Only last week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court modified the...

How do i go about getting shared custody of my daughter?

My first question would be whether this is a formal or informal arrangement. If there is a court order, you will need to file a Modification of...

Can a grandparent file for custody of grandson to get me out of child youth services instead of foster parenting?

There seem to be a lot of missing pieces in this case; however, the grandmother would have the right to seek grandparent custody of the child given...

I agree with my colleagues that this is not totally damning for him. It will depend on the circumstances as to why he missed the visits, which...