Divorce papers were served in 2008. He refused to sign. No communication since 2008. What do I need to do to finalize divorce?

Since you indicate that the divorce complaint has already been served, you can proceed under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code, which is the...

My sister bought a house in Feb 1990 she adopted a son as a single parent Aug 1991 she married on Jan 1998 husband did not adopt

I agree with Ms. Zitomer. And, you know, your nephew did have a relative - you. You should consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney....

Can my fiance (soon to be husband) sign the birth certificate of my son if the biological father refuses to be involved?

This is an issue that arises fairly frequently. It's also difficult to know how long you and the fiance have been together, so keep that in mnd...

Can I legally keep the house that is solely in my name? Are there any circumstances the courts take into consideration?

It's hard to know what divorce papers you're writing up. If it's the divorce complaint then you have a couple options, one of which is not to...

How does a judge determine visitation and custody ?

Ms. Zitomar has given you a good explanation. Here's the link to the law. Read section 5328 for the factors and 5329-5330 if there is any criminal...

I agree with Mr. Hirschmann. What you're expected to file in the Pretrial Statement varies between counties. Here's the link to the form Inventory,...

Can I sue my sons father for retroactive child support after 23 years.

That's a tough one. First you should find out from Domestic relations if the case is even open or can be reopened. Then I'd suggest that you...

Can an adult child of a man who abandoned them from birth be entitled to any past support or assets of the estranged father?

Really not anything that I can think of. SInce he's unwilling to acknowledge you, he's surely not going to cooperate with paternity testing. The...

It would help if you had an idea where the divorce may have occurred. if you do, then you could check the records at the county courthouse. Or, if...

My 15 yr old daughter is pregnant by her 19 yr old boyfriend if he is listed on birth certificate will he go to jail.

This is really more of a criminal law question and so I've recharacterized the practice area. From the standpoint of a family law attorney, I'd say...