Quick Question, Is it possible for me as a 17 year old to choose where I live if my parents have joint physical custody?

This is really a family law question more than a guardianship questions, and I have changed the designation to reflect this. By way of a quick...

What can I do about ex-wife hiding concerns about child’s disability?

As a parent of three children with disabilities, the debate over whether and when to disclose is always difficult. I don't know what your custody...

Sorry to just pile on more bad news, but I agree. Parents have zero obligation to pay for college at all except under unusual circumstances. One...

I agree with the previous answers. It is extremely common to appoint a family member, often a child, as the executor of the estate. It is also...

Can I contest the private sale of my parents house?

I agree. No child has an absolute right to anything their parent owns while they are alive. Parents may bequest all or none of their property to...

My 17year old want to drop out of school in pa can she by law??

Unfortunately, the short answer is "yes". Compulsory attendance in Pennsylvania ends on the student's 17th birthday. However, there are some...

I have a friend who has an adult special needs daughter. Her mom went forguardianship downplayed the importance. What can we do?

I agree with attorney Blair that you will need to file a Petition for Modification in the Orphans' Court division of Allegheny County. While it is...

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Can I get partial custody or visitation of my granddaughter ?

First, I am sorry for your loss. Second, guardianships and custodial arrangements are made for what is in the best interest of the child. It is...

What will be the next step if one parent is incarcerated for lack of paying child support and is incarserated for scheduled medi

I am moving your question over to "divorce and separation". This is not a guardianship case. Family law is no longer my area of expertise, but I...

Is there a way to stay in the family home till the kids are out of school?

This has very little to do with Education Law and everything to do with divorce law. Some things to consider from the Education Law aspect: 1. ...