Ex continues to use my last name..

Absolutely not.

Can a protection from abuse order be good cause for involuntarily revoking parental rights?

I agree with Ms. Schimmel - the short answer is no. The statute relating to the termination of parental rights speaks to what will, or will not...

Can CYS require parents to prove the ability to be financially self-sufficient as a requirement to return children to them?

If the Mom and Spouse do not have the financial ability to provide for the necessities of life for their children, and that inability puts the...

Is it a federal law that parents cannot reside together and receive child support?

The Domestic Relations Office in Delaware County has an Office for Support Representation. I suggest you contact them to get their assistance. ...

Can't a spouse that leaves the marriage and her children be charged with abandonment or desertion? Therefore terminating any

The idea of abandonment takes more than simply one spouse leaving the marital home. I have heard that question too many times to consider it a...

It hasn't been 2yrs but I'm looking at getting support. Can I get alimony at this point also, before the 2yr mark?

Ms. Silverman is correct - alimony, if it is awarded, will only come after the divorce is final. All assets will be distributed once there is a...

How long should i wait before filing for modification?

First, I do not believe you would lose a subsidy when the father is granted 1 overnight every 14 days. If you believe that is the case, contact...

If I miss an eviction hearing what is my chance for a petition

It is unlikely you will get another hearing at the District Court level because of your mistake. If the ruling was against you, your remedy is to...

Am gay and was legally married in MA in 2000 (?), how can we get a divorce without one of us living in MA for 1 year?

I agree with prior answer 100% - while you reside in PA, jurisdiction will not lie in PA. Not sure what Ohio does, but a suggestion is to move to...

I would get an attorney in Media who can act quickly. There is likely nothing you can do without filing an Emergency Petition for Special Relief. ...