If you are interested in terminating a parents rights you should contact an attorney. I would like to note that in most jurisdictions if you...

Yes, certain juvenile charges can be used against you in adult court. The District Attorney's Office can discuss your juvenile case(s) during your...

If I’m 4 months away from being 18 and I’m a abusive home can I get emancipated fast?

Thank you for sending me a question. I would first suggest that you contact Childline to report abuse. In addition, you should understand that in...

How can I get on copy of my custody papers?

How to obtain court Orders: 1. Best Option-Go to the Prothonotary's Office (where the case is active) and request a copy of the Order. You...

There is nothing preventing you from enrolling in school with an active warrant. There are many schools in Pennsylvania that have school resource...

How much does a judge take a 12 year olds ideas into consideration?

Typically, a judge will allow a child to speak to him/her directly concerning preference of residence. In the state of Pennsylvania, a judge will...

When a person has a temporary pfa against them, are they are allowed to be in the same town as the person who filed for it?

The short answer to your question is yes. You should look at the temporary PFA Order and review the verbiage to determine if the Judge put any...

What happens at a contempt hearing before a judge for support ?

The Court has many different options when a party fails to pay their child support obligation. A Court can jail the parent, suspend the parent's...

Is it true that I cannot adopt my grandchild if they terminate her father & mother's parental rights ?

Dear Grandparent: Typically, a parent's parental rights will be terminated when a child is foster care for 18 months under the Adoption and...

Dear Parent: If I understand your question correctly the answer is, no. Juvenile Probation Officers do not record phone conversations. ...