Is it possible to change my child last name if father is Incarcerated?

There is a specific process in Pennsylvania whereby you can petition to have a child's last name changed. Speak with a local family attorney about...

Can I take my 17 yr old out of the country for vacation without fathers consent?

It largely depends on what your custody order says. If dad has any legal custody, he may be able to intervene and prohibit the trip.

If me and my daughters mother had a notarized agreement of custody done outside of court how binding is it?

If your daughter has been in Tennessee for over 6 months, it would best for you to contact a family attorney there.

Can the mother attack savings for the child's education that are in my name?

There are a number of factors in play here. Did you have an agreement with her that you would pay for the child's higher education? Are you in...

My daughter father has visitation at my discretion doesn't support at all and argues with me about visits. Is that abandonment?

I believe abandonment to which you refer is usually only available in connection with an adoption proceeding. That's kind of a high bar and you've...

My friend has custody of 3 kids that aren’t hers? she wants to give them back to their mother. How should she go about this?

The first step is almost certainly going to be for mom to petition a Pennsylvania court to modify the existing custody order. There's a lot here we...

Can I get a Pennsylvania Real ID if I owe support

It depends on whether you're in arrears with your payments. Assuming for purposes of conversation that you are, the state can prohibit you from...

Until you turn 18, mom is in charge. If you are being abused or mom is failing to meet your basic needs, I would suggest speaking with an attorney...

How do I get a custody decision in PA when I live in MO?

I agree with Attorney Blair. Original jurisdiction for the custody issue remains with Pennsylvania, despite the fact that you haven't filed any...

Can a can a child support ruling be thrown out based on the handling of the matter by the agency involved?

To challenge a child support ruling by Domestic Relations, you have to either file exceptions to the order or appeal the order, both of which are...