How is the best way to apply for full legal custody of my children

You do not need to petition for custody unless you currently do not have custody or if you are otherwise unhappy with the way things stand. ...

If there was more to uncover it should be done prior to a hearing. Most cases are not successful on appeal after a hearing has been held unless...

If I have been separated for 2 years and during that separation my spouse acquired settlement from his grandmas house

If from the date his name was put on the house and the date you separated from your spouse the value of the house increased, then you may be...

If I have been separated for 2 years and filed 2012 taxes as married filing separately is my spouse entitled to any of my refund

Your spouse is not entitled to any of your refund unless you are behind on support payments in which case the entire refund could be intercepted...

In PA. I filed for divorce after 20 years. I found out that my spouse's family has a trust account. Am I entitled to any of it?

If the account is an irrevocable trust, meaning that his parents cannot change the percentage share of the trust that your husband is entitled to,...

During court my ex decided he wanted to settle. The items were shared with the judge verbally.

There is only a time limit if the judge set a time limit. You should nag both him and his attorney until the final agreement has been signed and...

Can i be held in custody?

Yes. Bail should have been set at your preliminary arraignment. If you are being held on something else (e.g. a parole violation), you can be...

I am a father of two kids age 6 and 8. I have a criminal record for forgery.

Actually, your girlfriend's DUI is worse than your forgery under the custody statute. If she is living with you, she should obtain a "5329"...

Looking for custody of grandchild. Mother is on drugs and child lives with us along with father of child

If the father resides there he should file for custody unless he has a mental disability that prevents him from seeking custody. If father does...

You never have to sign anything and you should not sign anything unless you have reviewed it with an experienced attorney.