In addition to the considerations raised by the other answering attorneys, you should understand that the court is not likely to terminate Father's...

Brother on drugs in rehab, ex got temp custody. We would like to keep our nephew here where he's grown up for 14 yrs.

You should consult with an attorney to determine whether your involvement in "raising" your nephew periodically would rise to the level of acting...

IF A PARENT TAKES A CHILD ILLEGALLY AND DOES NOT RETURN HIM,, DOES HE HAVE THE RIGHT TO STOP THE CHILD SUPPORT ?

I agree with the advice of the other two attorneys, an emergency petition is warranted under the circumstances you described. If the biological...

Can Biological Fathers parental rights be terminated without him signing paperwork or showing up for court?

File a Petition to Involuntarily Terminate Parental Rights and have the matter properly served or published, as is necessary in your case. As long...

Does full time parent need offical custody papers to recieve child support?

You should complete the application for child support and submit it to your county Domestic Relations Office. Your boyfriend is the custodial...

If using self prepared custody agreement, signed by both parties & notarized do I file anything with Allegheny County courts?

You may file with the Court a Stipulation and Consent Order that sets forth the terms of the custody arrangement. The written agreement you are...

What can I do after leaving my home and 2 minor children after my wife filed for a divorce

You also have the option of filing a Petition for Special Relief to seek an Order of Court directing her to pay the school taxes; she is required...

I agree that you should file the document with the Prothonotary, but only because that is where the document needs to be filed to become part of...

At what age can a child choose to live with?

There is no age at which a child's preference determines who that child will live with. The child's preference is a factor that the judge will...

Can I be forced to get a job to pay child support?

You might be assigned an "earning capacity", which, if applied, would likely be based on a full-time minimum wage income. As other counsel points...