Does child support payment stop when the child turns 18, even if the father owes arrears, or continue until they are paid?

Mr. Zerillo is correct. The support order will stop running when your child turns 18 but the arrears will still have to be paid. he also gave you...

How can my husband adopt my son? Or how can I have biological fathers rights taken?

The facts you've set forth would indicate that you may be able to have the bio dad's rights involuntarily terminated provided your husband is...

I am filing my own divorce, and need help with my next step.

I agree with Mr. Levine. I understand that you're probably tying to ave money but we on this site can't give you step by step directions on how to...

Child Endangerment, Sex Offenders, and the new legislation concerning child abuse/neglect...

Here's the actual act. I only scanned it but didn't notice the language you're asking about. It may be there and I didnt see it or ti may have been...

I want to move south from PA with my 3 year old daughter and the father does not approve. Will it be difficult to relocate?

Mr. Sipe is so correct - the process is a bear. I've attached the link to the PA Custody Law. Read section 5337 on relocation and sections...

My mother has filed a petition seeking partial custody visitation to see my daughter. A conference is scheduled in 2 weeks.

I too suggest that you read Mr. Sipe's answer because it was a very good one. Here's the link to the PA Custody Law. Read sections 5324 and 5325 as...

I don't understand what this means!!!

Mr. Zerillo is very correct. You need to seek experienced family law counsel immediately. This praecipe appears to have nothing to do with the...

I, like Mr. Lauser, know of no rule or law that limits how long a child can co-sleep with its parents. For your own sake, however, I'd say you're...

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Can I get my fiancé to adopt my child without my ex consent?

In most PA counties, your fiance will have to become your husband before the court will entertain parental rights termination and an adoption. It's...

As Mr. Zerillo indicated, it's not illegal but it's also not enforceable. Two matters are always subject to change in PA family law - child custody...