Once the grounds for divorce have been established & a Party to the divorce dies, only Family Court has jurisdiction over any claim re: equitable...

My 9 year old's mother recently got a DWI and will lose her licences for 7-12 mos. Can I have her visitation suspended?

In PA, the courts will give weighted consideration to 16 custodial factors outlined in the Domestic Relations Act. The law presently states that...

My son is 21 and is disabled and receives SSI. Does my ex have to pay child support for him even though he lives at home?

Generally, child support is for the reasonable and necessary needs of a child until the age of 18 or graduation from high school, which ever occurs...

What is the procedure to stop child support payments for my son that will be 18 in July but he graduates high school this June

In Philadelphia, you must file a petition to terminate child support. The court will then notify the employer if the other party's wages are...

How can an illegal immigrant have joint custody of his child or at least visitation rights when the mother doesn't allow him?

The court will examine16 custody factors in determining what access a parent shall have to their child. The court utilizes the best interest...

I am looking to move out of state with my minor child. What steps do I need to take to be able to move?

Absent an agreement between you and the father, you will need to file a Plowman petition that will be scheduled before a judge. After this filing,...