Can a plaintiff spouse filing a divorce complaint later request APL and counsel fees if not requested at initial filing?

Generally, as long as there has not been a divorce decree entered, and the divorce is not about to end, then a spouse could technically file an...

I am a Canadian currently living in PA on an H4 Visa. I need a lawyer regarding divorce. Do I seek an attorney here or Canada?

As long as you have resided in the Commonwealth of PA for the past six months you are able to file for divorce here in PA. Speak to a local...

Any chance of getting teenage children back after losing parental rights? Are they even allowed to stay with me for the summer?

Unfortunately once your parental rights are termination there is no way to re-obtain them short of an adoption. If there was a procedural issue...

Getting ready to file for divorce i live in philadelphia he lives in england don't have a good address on him

You definitely want to speak to an experienced family law attorney in your area to assist you in filing for divorce. It gets difficult when the...

My son's father refuses to follow through with his visitations. what can I do as the custodial parent?

First, was your agreement written up and entered as an Order signed by a Judge? If so, you can file a Petition for Contempt which states the...

Can mother deny court-ordered visitation because she wanted to punish our grandson?

A Court order is what it states in the terms. One parent cannot ban others who have custody rights to the child for whatever reason. Sometimes if...

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I have 50/50 custody of my 3 yr old. i want to move to another county 1 hr away. her father will say no. the judge will probably

Since 2011 Pennsylvania has implemented more procedures concerning relocation. If there is a move that would significantly impair the custody...

Initiating voluntary relinquishment of parental rights

Lets break this down into two parts. Concerning whether to file an attorney, yes you will need an attorney to represent you and file two petitions...

Ive been served with an emergency petition. i can not afford an atty and i need help.

I believe you asked this in another question. See my response to that question

I have 50/50 of my daughter she is 3. my ex filed an emergency petition so my daughter has no contact with my boyfriend.

First, I hope you are not serious that you could willingly walk away from your 3 year old because you are happy to have a 6 month old with your...