Hello,I am married but I haven't seen my wife in over 20 years now,

If you have lived in PA for 6 months or longer PA has jurisdiction for the divorce. You would be able to file a 3301(d) divorce because you have...

If there is a court order for visitation and I file to modify it do I still have to drop off the child for his visitation

You are required to follow the order until it is changed by the court or by agreement of the parties. You should speak to an attorney to see...

I do not have a custody agreement. He keeps threatening to keep my daughter. I'm going to file for custody can I stop him?

Without a custody order your ex can certainly keep your daughter so you are wise to file for custody. You need to have a consultation with an...

Is it very difficult to get supervised visitation granted?

With the type of concerns that you have about the children's father, it is very likely that the Judge will entertain supervised contact. You may...

If my parents win lottery, is my brother's wife (soon to be ex-wife) entitled to receive $ if they give $ to my brother?

In Pennsylvania a gift to a spouse by a third party is non marital property. If the amount given to your brother is substantial it may be a...

Im going to college in Louisiana, I am pregnant and want to move back to Pa in May.

You are free to travel and move where you choose. Once the child is born the courts would have jurisdiction in a custody matter and the rules may...

How do I protect my unborn child from my alcoholic husband

I agree with my colleagues. You can't file for custody before the birth but you can get everything ready to go to file at the time of birth. You...

My sons father keeps taking my son around a person that I know is a bad influence. how can I legally keep my son away ?

You would need to file a petition to modify your custody order or petition for custody if there is no order. Very often a court will order the...

Interstate child support order

You would not be able to have it transferred to PA if the child remains a resident of NJ. PA will enforce a NJ order.

I agree with my colleagues. Judges hate to get involved with these types of issues. My advice is to be as flexible as possible for the sake of...