How do I go about giving my mother temporary guardianship of my son in the state of Pennsylvania?

Consider a shared custody agreement rather than guardianship. Custody arrangements may be easier to change in the future as circumstances of the...

Criminal background checks are a required part of becoming a foster parent. A conviction for disorderly conduct does not automatically disqualify...

Father is not on birth certificate and has not acknowledged the baby, can I move?

The answer depends on how old the child is; what attempts the father made to maintain contact; and/or what efforts you made to notify the father of...

Do I need a civil lawyer to get my daughter back?

It depends on exactly what happened/what you signed. You should contact a lawyer and bring all relevant documents for review. Good luck.

My grandchildren are in foster care and there is talk of adoption outside of family. Can this be stopped? Do I have any rights?

Definitely, consult an attorney. However, CYS should be in touch with you to conduct family and permanency planning. You should step forward and...

What rights does an adopted child have in regards to visitation with birth family

it depends on whether there is an enforceable agreement. In Pennsylvania, open adoption agreements became enforceable (following court approval)...

My 15 year old son wants nothing to do with his biological father who is wants to force son to see him against son's wishes.

If there is a custody order, both parents and the child must comply with the schedule. If there is no order, then your son's father may pursue a...

Can an attorney enter a locked unit 24 hr care facility and rewrite an mentally incompetent persons poa?

You present two questions. Yes, an attorney can enter a care facility upon request; it is not clear what restrictions if any are placed upon...

Now that i have guardianship of my father why do i need a lawyer? I do not know where all his assess are located.

An attorney can help you to locate assets and determine whether relocating is the best idea for him. You may need to speak to an attorney in each...

You will need to file a petition to terminate the father's rights, and your husband will need to file an adoption petition. At age 12, a child...

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