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PFA Order

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

First, most courts will not grant a PFA unless there has been a very recent incident of physical abuse that causes you to be in imminent fear of...

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Are there any divorce attorneys that operate on a payment basis rather than a retainer?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

Yes, there are attorneys who will represent you even if you are unable to pay a retainer. However, you should not base your decision on that fact...

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Is it away a father can just take a child from it's mother just because he wants to be a father to them now ( his words)?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

In order for the father to relocate the children to Maryland, the new PA custody statute outlines the procedure that he must follow. If you are...

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How can I get custody of a 16 year old I have been taking care of for a year now?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

Since the child has been living with you for one year, you likely have standing to file for primary physical custody of the child. Due to the...

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Have joint custody of daughter and her mother has a boyfriend who regularly sleeps over and sleeps in the same bed with my

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

It is clear that your daughter should not be sleeping in the same bed with the boyfriend. At the very least, your attorney should contact the...

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Do I need to follow a custody conciliation agreement?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

If you do not follow the agreement, especially if the agreement will be formalized in an interim court order pending the trial, most Jidges will...

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Does she have the legal right to share custody of my children?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I am not sure from your question how long the girlfriend was involved with the father before he went to jail or how much contact she has had with...

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I want to modify our visitation agreement due to my ex's alcoholism. Report drinking and driving?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I would add to the good advice from my colleagues that I have recommended that clients in your situation hire a private investigator to conduct...

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Grounds for modification of visitation? When we finalized our agreement, he swore he had stopped drinking. He didn't.

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I would suggest that you discuss this matter with an attorney to determine whether you have enough evidence to file a Petition. You will want to...

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My ex, who has custody of my 2 boys, was arrested for child molestation of 2 young girls . Do you think I can get my kids now?

Randi's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

I agree with Attorney Crawford and Attorney Sipe that you need to meet with an attorney as soon as possible to determine whether you should file...

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PFA Order

Are there any divorce attorneys that operate on a payment basis rather than a retainer?

Is it away a father can just take a child from it's mother just because he wants to be a father to them now ( his words)?

How can I get custody of a 16 year old I have been taking care of for a year now?

Have joint custody of daughter and her mother has a boyfriend who regularly sleeps over and sleeps in the same bed with my

Do I need to follow a custody conciliation agreement?

Does she have the legal right to share custody of my children?

I want to modify our visitation agreement due to my ex's alcoholism. Report drinking and driving?

Grounds for modification of visitation? When we finalized our agreement, he swore he had stopped drinking. He didn't.

My ex, who has custody of my 2 boys, was arrested for child molestation of 2 young girls . Do you think I can get my kids now?