Should I stay with my friend till I find a apartment or is it better to go to a women's shelter? Can I loose my son?

If your living situation is unstable, it could provide a basis for the father to file a special relief petition so that your son does not have to...

What is a child advocate?

An advocate meaning a Guardian Ad Litem or an actual attorney for the child? Has someone been appointed by the court for a particular type of...

Can you file for emergency custody if the other parent left with the kids?

Yes, you can file. You may have issues serving it, though, if you cannot locate the other parent.

Do I have a good chance of getting custody of both my kids or at least my oldest child? Can I get her to meet me half way?

You have a basis to file a petition to modify the current custody order, but there is no way to comment on whether you have a "good chance" at...

What I would like to know is there a way we can file for common law Husband and Wife? I live in Pa for now and he lives in Ala.

PA no longer recognizes common law marriages after January 1, 2005. If you intend to be married then you should obtain a marriage license and...

How can I make sure my husband can not claim my new car as marital property since we are separated?

You can purchase a new car now that you are not actively living together as husband and wife. The separation date is the date you moved out. He...

What kind of school are you going to be keeping him in until age 21? Is your son in a special needs curriculum? It may be possible to apply for...

How do my husband and I find his biological father?

Perhaps try hiring the services of a private investigator.

How can I get full custody of my children and have him sign off if he is willing to do so.

If he is willing to sign custody over to you then you will need to draft a stipulation for you both to sign and then file it with the court. If he...

Does she have to go to any sort of counseling and how should we approach this should I be present on the court date

You have not specified what the court date is for. What is scheduled? I need more information to give any advice.