Do step-parents have rights?

As Ms. Alperovich indicated, you may not move in with your stepfather without your mother's permission. He may be able to obtain some limited...

If I don't show up at a hearing and the judge dismisses it without specifying, is it with or without prejudice?

It's likely without prejudice but that doesn't help you much. You'd still have to file for modification again and, if I were representing the other...

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Will I be able to beat a domestic violence case in which the alleged victims didn't press charges but the state picked them up?

This is no a domestic violence charge - it's a criminal charge which must be taken seriously. Retain an experienced criminal lawyer as soon as...

What happens when the victim starts haraassing the abuser and their third party while on a pfa?

Unfortunately, no unless the order restricts her from contacting you. If your boyfriend had an attorney when the PFA was entered against him, he...

Divorce: Atty's agent and spouse communicated during divorce.

This is the third time in one day that you've posted a "Ques:" about your attorney's conduct. Sounds like it's time to sit down with your attorney...

Could I get out of probation/ARD for simple assault and paraphernalia for marijuana if It wasn't on me?

This is really a criminal question although it also showed up as a domestic violence question. Not being a criminal lawyer, I can't provide insight...

Been in my grandson life for 3 years , watch him almost everyday , his mom is keeping him from us like we never existed, what cI

Your rights to have continuing contact with your grandson depends on several factors, including the status of the relationship of the child's...

Do grandparents who have been raising a minor child have any rights when non custodial parent wants to take child?

It sounds as though there's a court order in which you, as the grandparents, are not included. Grandparents do have rights in PA, particularly if...

I have primary custody of my daughter because of my ex-wife's drinking problem. The guardian does nothing to help.

I agree with Mr. McMenamin - you already have an attorney and should follow his/her advice. If the guardian was "shamed" as you said, then his/her...

Mr. Hovey has given yoy a very good explanation of what I too would interpret the providing of an itinerary to mean. The idea is not to place you...