What are the father's rights in the state of PA and where can I find then to review?

In Pennsylvania there are not separate rights for mothers and fathers. The custody statute now specifically states that there is presumption based...

I have had my neice living with us since june, she is 14 years old she wants to live with us permanetly, I have no legal rights

You may be able to obtain custody of your niece if you qualify for "standing". Whether or not you qualify to have standing is a complex matter...

Which parent has the right to claim their child in their income taxes each year when u have joint custody

The parent with primary custody claims the child deduction. If you have shared custody (defined as having the same number of overnights), then the...

How much child support will I be ordered to pay.

If the case is in Allegheny County you will go to a settlement conference with a Domestic Relations Officer before you go to a hearing. The DRO...

Can I ignore 3301-D ?

You should not ignore 3301(d) paperwork. It is important to respond with the 3301(d) Counter Affidavit. Failure to respond to 3301(d) paperwork...

My sisters lives in PA and her boyfriend left her and her two kids. Can she move to NC w/kids?

If dad signed the birth certificate then he acknowledged paternity and the court will consider paternity to be established. There are very few...

Under the custody statute the court must consider a list of crimes when determining custody. The court must consider conviction or guilty to a...

My child custody case has been seen for 4 years w/ no trial & ampul proof of abuse. Can i request to go to superior court. ?

You cannot appeal the Superior Court without an order from the trial judge. If you are having trouble getting an order from the judge, you should...

Custody is always modifiable. There is no guarantee which parent will get custody; it will depend on a variety of circumstances in both parents'...

Requesting termination of other parents rights due to no contact for 4 plus years but I'm now in a same sex partnership in PA.

It is very difficult to terminate a parent's rights, but it may be possible depending on the specifics of your case. You are not required to have a...