Does parent need to be reachable during periods of custody?

Your custody order needs to be modified with some details concerning when/how contact will occur.

I have legal custody/guardianship of my niece since 5 mos now 7 yrs can the bio-parents reclaim custody

You might want to consider filing the Illinois Order granting you Guardianship in the Pennsylvania County in which you reside. While I do not do...

Is it possible for me to get primary physical and legal custody of my daughter if her father used her for welfare fraud?

There is no question that each County's District Attorney's Office deals with these issues according to their own policies. It would be beneficial...

I have legal custody over my 13 year old son. Father wants rights after 13 years.

Considering your son's age, he will be allowed to speak to the Judge. Be prepared, however, for the court to re-introduce the Father to your son,...

What types of things are sousal support based on other than money such as background.

The fact that she is living with someone, if that person is her lover, can be very important in a spousal support case. See a good family lawyer...

Do I need to file a request for contempt charges?

Yes. In a custody action, for example, in order to have a contemptouos act heard by a Judge, you must file a contempt petition with the court.

Contact the assigned Judge's chambers and have them send you the pre-trial order that Judge uses, so you can see what you need to do.