Do the courts take into consideration a parent's custody order for their previous children when determining a new custody case?

The only consideration the order regarding the first child will have is if the judge wants to schedule your son when she has her daughter so that...

Is it legal for a 24 year old to have sex with a 16 or 17 year old in PA?

The PA Crimes Code criminalizes sex when kids are under 16.

Can my 12 year old decline visitation with his father whom he has never met? He is just now asking to see him.

The only way to attempt to delay reunification efforts would be to take the child to a psychologist now in an effort to determine if irreparable...

A hearing will be held and your conduct over at least the last six months prior to her filing the petition to terminate your rights will be...

I would like to know if I have a claim on a home we got together divorced in 1994

Yes, you do have a claim. However, in order to assert your claim you will have to file an action in partition because the Divorce Code no longer...

If I suspect my child's therapist of lying about what is discussed in the session, do I have a right to secretly record sessions

Sessions can only be recorded if all parties consent so you cannot record them in secret without violating criminal wiretapping laws. If you do...

My husband and i have been separated but living under 1 roof for two years. how do i prove this so that i can get divorced asap?

If you already have a divorce filed against him, then you just need to file and serve an affidavit on him stating that that you have been separated...

How can I get an experienced Family pro bono Lawyer or a reduced fee Family Lawyer for my no fault divorce?

If you have financial interests to protect, you are probably not eligible for a free attorney. If it is just a matter of drafting/reviewing...

Legal rights to an infant when no legal custody has been established

It is a total "free for all" until one of you obtains a court order. The police will not get involved as custody cases are considered "civil"...

Income taxes

Yes, you should claim them. File your taxes by mail and attach supporting documentation showing you have had over 50% of the overnights.