How do I go about getting custody of my grand child she is 8 yrs old?

There are numerous ways that grandparents can seek and obtain custody of their grandchildren in Pennsylvania. Each case and outcome depends heavily...

Register 15yo in my sch dist but ex has custody, we BOTH agree & want her living with me now (also best way to modify agreement)

A stipulation to amend the Custody Order can be prepared, signed and filed with the Court along with a Petition for Modification to acquire a new...

Even though there is no custody order in place, you must follow Pennsylvania law before relocating the child. There is a specific statute in the...

How do I transfer my custody from PA to OH?

Hello. Thank you for asking these questions. Relocation in child custody matters is very tricky and requires careful analysis. If he filed an...

If both unmarried, separated parents, are fit, and they both want primary custody, what factors help the courts decide who gets?

There are 16 factors set forth in the custody act that direct the court what to consider when making an award of custody. In ordering any form of...

Can I get more Summer Custody time with my son?

Yes you can get more time. As indicated by the other attorneys, you will need to file a Petition for Modification with the Court and prepare your...

Want to relocate with kids, ex has lived in separate state for over a year, no custody agreements?

First we have to determine which state has jurisdiction to address custody. If the children have resided in Pennsylvania since October 2016, then...

Grandparents and Step-Grandparents have to demonstrate that they have legal standing to pursue visitation / custody of a child. There are several...

Can I move to another state with my child that I was given sole legal & physical custody of in 2009 without permission?

You are strongly advised to consult with a child custody attorney who focuses in this area before moving. Pennsylvania's Child Custody Act provides...

Relocation

Jurisdiction would be determined by application of the Uniform Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act. A Pennsylvania Court will have exclusive...