Can a 29 year old non-american, on long work Visa, have consensual sex with a 17 year american girl friend in Philadelphia ?

I agree with Mr. Thompson - you'd better get solid proof of her age because if she's younger, you could be in real trouble. Even if she is 17, you...

What rights do I have as having legal guardianship/ custody rights for a child whom is not biologically mine?

Although it sounds like you may have in loco parentis standing under PA Custody law, the courts still favor natural parents over non-parents. If...

I want to terminate the parental rights of my sons father, but I don't know the steps I need to take to do so.

It's unlikely a court will terminate his parental rights unless you are married and your husband wishes to adopt your child. This may seem unfair...

As Ms. Alperovich stated, you need to use a tax ID number or your SSN. The birth certificate number means nothing for the purposes you're...

Can father win joint physical custody after 13 years of mother having sole physical custody? Should I settle or fight?

I agree with Ms. Gray and would just add that the special needs specialists you refer to would probably have to testify in court if their position...

Is it illegal to put a guy on the birth certificate even if he's not the father

It's not clear whether you are asking because you put the first guy on the birth certificate and now want exchange his name for the new bf or...

My son signed the birth certificate and has raised the child for 3 yrs. but he is not the real father does he have rights

Based on the information you've provided, your son may have custodial rights under the in loco parentis provisions of the PA Custody Law. It's not...

My husband wants to separate and I want to know if I will be hurting my case later if I am the one to leave?

You may be entitled to spousal support if you and your husband separate. I don't see how moving out will seriously impact your divorce case since...

What is the best way to handle violation of custody when my lawyer refuses to respond to emails or attempts to get into contact?

You should never violate a court order except in a situation where the health and safety of a child is truly at risk, which does not appear to be...

Petition for Emergency Relief - Custody Can I ask court to temp. terminate rights? What grounds for emergency petition?

Yes, you can file for emergency order, suspending her custodial rights. You should have an attorney to help you with this as courts are usually...