Can someone with guardianship over infant place her for adoption or sign over parental rights to a third party?

In Pennsylvania an Adoption Petition must be filed along with two Petitions to terminate the rights of the biological parents. they can contest...

I am pregnant and no longer with the father. Can he get joint custody at birth?

Hello Not sure about the rules in Virginia but usually in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the judges grant a step up order for the non custodial parent...

There is NO time limit for divorce if the parties are consenting. The time limits only apply if it is a contested divorce then there is a two year...

Does my ex's wife have custody rights to my child?

This is obviously a contested matter and if the biological parent is no longer in the picture a modification petition should be filed. If the ex's...

I need advice related to a child custody issue. My husband and I recently separated and his lawyer wants me to sign an agreemen

Pennsylvania is a state with shared custody so a three day fours day rotation is not uncommon if there are no other compelling factors. Child...

I need help finding the child custody case law of Pennsylvania that changed the rules for 2014.

The Custody act was changed in 2011 and now there is a 16 factor test. You can look up the legislative act which is House Bill 1639 by going to...

What is the law judges must follow when rendering a decision on a child custody case in pennsylvania?

There is specific case law on Pennsylvania which states that a decision on custody MUST be completed within 180days from the filing of the...

Its been past 90 days and he now signs the papers does that make a difference, does the divorce still go through normally?

There is a mandatory 90 day waiting period so if that has passed the divorce is ready to be finalized