Should I hire an attorney?

You should always have an attorney for custody proceedings. Regarding support, the guidelines are fairly straightforward and are based solely on...

My ex whom is 6 yr old father, is forbidding me to have my bf around our child do to jealousy, he claims other reasons.

Have your boyfriend hire a psychologist to complete a 5329 evaluation, which is essentially a risk of harm assessment. Make sure that your ex is...

Deployment and a Step kid?

No, you cannot exercise his custody on his behalf. However, he could file a petition to modify the current order such that you are given time with...

No, you cannot transfer the case solely because you now live in PA. CA law still applies and CA retains jurisdiction over its court orders.

If a child that’s at least 14 is emancipated, can they be adopted by an adult?

You statement "if they get emancipated" is a big issue - in order for a child to be emancipated he or she would have to be completely...

Custody Agreement

As long as you offer either Saturday or Sunday then you should not be held in contempt of the order. If he files a contempt petition for not giving...

Use the following rather than simply writing a letter and file with the Prothonotary: CASE CAPTION (parties’ names and docket number - should be...

What are the typical reasons a petition to modify custody is NOT granted? Can the courts tell when a petition is $$ motivated?

There are numerous custody factors a judge must apply to the facts. A judge determines the weight to be given testimony and evidence. A judge will...

My Estranged Wife has Filed for Divorce and Forged my name to the papers,what can I do?,it can't be Legal?

Obtain copies of the forged documents and take them to law enforcement in the county in which they were filed. Law enforcement will determine...

Are there laws to protect existing relationships after one person turns 18?

Avvo tagged your question as involving marriage and prenuptials so it was targeted to primarily family law attorneys. I re-tagged it so that it may...