Can I reschedule a special relief hearing in a joint custody case?

If the date is not good, you can file a motion for continuance. You will first have to obtain his position on it which must be included in the...

My husband left said he wanted to move on we dnt have kids am I entitle to spousal support if we was only married 3yrs.

You can go to domestic relations in the county in which you live and file a complaint for spousal support. The case will then be scheduled for a...

How should I prepare a notarized custody agreement?

The agreement should say that you will share legal custody (major decision-making) and physical custody (where the child spends overnights). If...

The proper procedure is to serve a notice of intent to relocate on the father. If you know he will not consent to the move, you should also file a...

My Final marriage settlement agreement says that no parent has to pay child support will I have to pay?

You can waive alimony in a settlement agreement but you cannot contract away a child's right to be supported. Your attorney should have explained...

Can we just go pick up my daughter?

If you have proof you are the parent and there is not a court order awarding custody of your daughter to your daughter's father's girlfriend, then...

Is a notarized custody agreement as good as a court order?

A notarized agreement does not have the authority of a court order. However, if the case later gets before a judge the notarized agreement can be...

Which is the best way to go about modifying a custody agreement?

It could be done either way, but it will be simpler and quicker to file a new complaint in Dauphin County with the Cumberland County order attached.

Does Pennsylvania still have a law such as Common law marriage?

Even if they are married, step-parents do not have automatic standing to maintain a custody action. You should file a custody complaint ASAP in...

Is it to late for me to get a attorney for my custody hearing?

If you have a court date you should contact MidPenn Legal Services or the YWCA in Harrisburg and tell them the date of the proceeding, the type of...