To be emancipated, you would need to file a petition for emancipation and prove that you are completely self-supporting financially (i.e., you can...

Filing question

If you were happy with the custody order prior to your custody being suspended then you should file a petition to reinstate custody order based on...

What does my 18 yr old grandson need to do to change his last name to his fathers last name?

Your grandson can file a petition for name change with the Prothonotary of Cumberland County. He will need to have a criminal record check done...

Fighting to take my kids back out of state?

It never hurts to try. You would need to know where you would be working and living and then provide her with a notice of relocation in accordance...

What can be done if the non custodial parent refuses to reveal their income at child support hearing?

Typically DRO would assign her an earning capacity even though she has no real job. It is very rare for someone to be assigned a zero earning...

How soon after a divorce is final can I change the locks on my home. My name is on the home and all the bills.

You can change the locks anytime, but her name is also on the deed then you cannot keep her out without a court order.

Can I have my child's father's visitation relinquished?

Draft a new agreement giving you sole legal and primary physical custody subject to partial custody or visitation as agreed upon then submit the...

An attorney typically knows the rules better than the litigants. If you do not understand the process or you do not have experience before the...

Will my wife's harassment charges stick?

They might. Whatever you do, don't admit that you hit her, too, or else you may also get charged. In other words, you could both be charged with...

What are the odds of step-parent adopting the children?

It never hurts to try. The following is the applicable statute. § 2511. Grounds for involuntary termination. (a) General rule.--The rights...