In pa. can a person still be held in contempt of court if they do not appear at the hearing?

It depends on whether the person received notice, the type of proceeding (conference vs. hearing), and who the judge is. A bench warrant is in...

Do i need an atty to file a petition for exclusive possession of my residence?

There is no requirement that you have an attorney to file the petition but it may be difficult without one unless you know the proper procedure and...

I have a visitation schedule set up and the mother doesn't come home when I take my daughter back as scheduled what do I do?

If this agreement is a court order, you can either file a contempt petition because the mother is violating the court order or else you can file a...

Is it PA state law for Perry county Children and Youth services to obtain name, date of birth, & social security information?

Tell them you are uncomfortable with disclosing that information but that you will do so if they provide you with a copy of the statute which...

He can get visitation, although it may be supervised until he proves himself.

What can I legally do to have several items removed from house that y mother-in-law refuses to remove?

If you know where she lives you can drop the stuff off at her house.

The wife is entitled to an equitable share of the marital increase in value. So you would need to determine the difference between the value as of...

Excused absence from school for vacation

You can file a petition for special relief seeking to prevent them from being removed from school.

My children's father filed a contempt complaint and a concilliation is scheduled, How do I reschedule it?

If the conciliation conference is scheduled in Cumberland County, you should contact the conciliator directly to arrange to reschedule or to...

The court can award counsel fees, costs and expenses to a party if the court finds that the conduct of another party was obdurate, vexatious,...