If you and the Father agree, you may relocate; however, in Pennsylvania, even without a custody Order, if he does not consent to your moving, there...

Grandparents do have the right to seek custody or visitation of their grandchild under Pennsylvania Law. However, before they can pursue their...

A child's preference is one of many factors the court must consider when deciding how to award custody. The child's preference will be affected by...

Under Pennsylvania law, any party to a Custody Order is required to notify the other party (or parties) any time they intend to relocate, if the...

How hard is it to get a pre-existing custody order moved to a different county?

If York County has the original case, and the Father still lives in York County, chances are that the case will remain there. However, there are a...

I concur with Attorney Bloom's suggestion that you start by discussing the concerns with your current attorney. Separately from your substantive...

Can I get emergency custody in PA even if child has resided in PR since birth & has only been in USA for a month?

Courts can assert emergency jurisdiction, but they will only do so in very severe situations. Attorney Mintz is correct and you should speak to an...

HowHow can I legally obtain my daughter's social security numbers and medical records if her mother will not give me access?

If you have sole legal custody, then you are the only person with a legal right to her medical and social security information. You could file a...

What will happen if I can not find my daughter's father and file for full custody? How do I prove I do not know where he is?

The Father will need to be formally served, which can be difficult when you don't know his location. However, there are several alternative...

It depends largely on the manner in which the Mother "signed him over." You should contact an attorney who can review the entire history of your...