The short answer is at the age of 18. Younger than that, the court can take what the child says into consideration, but, in the end, it's the court...

Essentially, exceptions and appeals for hearing de novo work the same way procedurally as they're both ways to get the case before a judge. In...

I understand that you are are reluctant to incur legal fees but you really need to engage an experienced family law attorney to counsel you in this...

No way to know without having a whole lot more information about your case. it does trouble me that your question is about having children rather...

What do you do after two years of separation, if a spouse fights a divorce in pennsylvania

You have to file and properly serve her with the laintiff's Affidivat under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and properly serve her with it. 21...

Just got sued by ex to modify custody.

I wouldn't think it will matter that much, especially that he was a jerk to the previous daycare. If he can demonstrate satisfactorily that your...

Do I need to attend a contempt hearing for child support if im not the defendant?

Usually you have to attend unless you've already been excused by the court. Contact your county Domestic Relations Office to find out for sure. If...

How would one protect themselves from an abusive ex no longer residing together with one common child the other party has told..

Talking and doing are two different things. Make sure you have the neighbor on board to provide information to CYS on your behalf if a report is...

If a child is being hit or punched by a parent, what would need to be done to have that child remove from that home?

I agree with my colleague and disagree with the attorney who said there must be marks in order to prove abuse. Talk to a different attorney

My daughter went into treatment, cps came to our house in march, after I had taken her to the hospital for taking too many pills

There would seem to be more to this than can be dealt with on this site. You and your daughter should each meet with experienced family law...