In the state of PA, during a pre-trail conference with a judge regarding custody, are witnesses aloud to speak or enter the conf

Each Judge will make an individual determination regarding at what stage they will consider testimony from witnesses but, in general, it is...

Our we eligible for divorce here ? And how does the financial distribution work ?

I agree with the other attorneys' answers. The residence requirement in Pennsylvania is six months so regardless of where you were married you...

Can my husband be held in contempt for not paying divorce settlement if he has been trying to sell home and has closing date

I agree with the other attorneys posting here. Contempt requires a willful intent to disobey the court order or settlement. As long as your husband...

Can I hire an attorney to re-file a clarification & special relief motion that was dismissed cuz judge ruled it's modification?

You certainly could hire an attorney to file the motion described. However, it would be best for you to consult with an attorney immediately to...

I agree with Ms. Cherniak. Although it is likely that this arrangement could go off without a hitch, leaving a minor unsupervised opens the parents...

Do your parent have legal guardianship over you and till you are 21 years old ?

No, the age of majority in Pennsylvania is 18 years old. If you have the means to support yourself then you can do so. If you are unsure of how...

My ex says they'll file for contempt of I don't help them get out child our of the car at the designated exchange site

This situation is very fact dependent. How old is the child? Why does the child not want to leave the vehicle? Why were you requesting supervised...

Can sadomasochist lifestyle of a parent be used against them in a child custody case

There is no simple answer to this question and you should absolutely consult with a local attorney. What might be the most important factor here is...

Ask about authorizing my parents to do some issues

Yes, you should consult with an attorney regarding your estate planning questions as well as your potential family law issues. If you believe that...

Father's name on birth certificate or not?

As Ms. Hilbush stated, if you are sure that your husband is the father of the child then you should provide his information at the time of birth so...