I'm separating from my husband.we are trying to keep things out of court for our son but I'm wondering if I should get Lawyer.

As Mr. Hirschmann said, your instincts are correct - retain an attorney. So many people who post questions on this site have found themselves in a...

Is physical abuse the only grounds for requesting sole occupancy during a divorce?

I agree with Mr. Hirschmann. You should follow your attorneys advice. Since you are obviously questioning that advice, you may want to obtain a...

Can u prove that an 18 year old single girl is an unfit mother in pa?

I agree with Mr. Lauser. This is not something to worry about until you have the baby. An example of a factor which might cause the court to...

Living in different counties.

Nothing happens automatically unless the custody order states a schedule change will automatically occur under these circumstances. If, by moving...

I never worked.My lawyer told me that I can't get 40% of my spouse net monthly income for my alimony pendente lite.Is he right?

I don't practice in Allegheny County, but in my county it would not be unusual for the court to assign you some form of earning capacity, though...

Should I move out before I apply for spousal support or APL? Does my husband have right to demand me to move out after I apply?

My best advice is that you consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area before you file. Since the spousal support/APL order is...

How can I force my husband to get documents needed for actuarial present value of the marital portion of his pension?

You can't without fling for divorce. Then you can ask for the information in discovery. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney...

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Is it illegal for a parent to refuse to turn over a child's passport when that child turns 18?

Since he's not going to be cooperative, why doesn't your son just file for a replacement passport, saying it's been stolen and then provide the...

If a court support mediator makes a mistake and says to our attorney it is a typo who can we contact to make her have to correct

I'm a bit confused by your characterization as the attorney being "our attorney." Assuming the this is your attorney, then let him/her figure this...

How likely would it be that my child's father get visitation while in jail?

It's tough to call. many judges try to avoid having children visit incarcerated parents while others think that the continuation of contact with...