In PA do you have to be married a period of time before a step parent can adopt a child?

There is no waiting period, but the other parent's parental rights must be terminated. The bio parent can voluntarily do so if your husband is...

How to modify custody order after relocation.

If your ex agrees with the change, you can both sign a stipulation agreeing to the change and file it with the court. If he does not agree, you...

If my daughter has religious school or a party to attend on "his time" isn't she to continue to participate in her activities?

If there is a custody order and your daughter's father has supervised visitation, he has a right to see the child during that time, even if he is a...

Can someone recieve alimony payments if they were never married?

In Pennsylvania, you cannot get alimony if you were never married. Could it be that your ex filed for child support? If, however, you were...

How can I re-open a divorce agreement (decree has been issued) or have it ruled unconscionable

You definitely need to speak with an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible. It may be possible to deal with the issue by a...

If my wife files for divorce, what happens if I refuse to sign.

From filing to the point that a divorce becomes final, can be a long process if both parties are not in agreement about the divorce. You are...

In my rental agreement it states that the landlord provides snow removal but she does not do it at all. Can I sue?

Give her back the shovel, and tell her it is her responsibility to have the snow removed. Your municipality probably requires the snow to be...

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If my rent is raised $150.00 can they raise my security deposit, note lived here 10 yrs?,

Since you have been there for over five years, she cannot ask for any more additional funds to be added to your security deposit. Refer the new...

A motion for alternate service is to be able to serve you with a complaint or other court document in a way other than serving you personally. ...

If your parents are divorced and share joint custody can one parent put the child in another school if the other parent says no

If there is a good reason to change schools, the parent in favor of the change can file a petition for special relief.