Does an appeal on my divorce prevent me from filing for and receiving APL?

Consult with an attorney. The answer may depend upon whether there was an APL order in place prior to the divorce decree being entered. It is my...

Can me or my daughter get a lawyer for free to help us so he can't get custody of her

There is no guarantee that a court is going to enter an order precluding all contact between the child and her father. Talk with an attorney,...

While I agree with my colleague, there is a recent Pa Superior Court decision, which I have not yet fully read: J.P.D. v. W.E.D., 114 A.3d 887...

Can she get in trouble for whats she doing to the child from keeping her way form me for 2 years

The simple answer is that her efforts to thwart or undermine the relationship with the child is ONE of SEVERAL factors (caps intentional) that the...

Relocation

Under PA law, if you want to relocate with the child such that the other parent's ability to see the child is significantly impaired, you need to...

How would I go about changing it my last name if that's possible and how long would the process take?

It is possible to ask the court to enter an order changing the name of a minor. Your father would have to be given notice and the opportunity to...

Can I make my husband go to counseling? I tried talking to his Dr but had no luck.

Incident to a divorce action, both parties are to be notified of the availability of counseling. The court has the authority to order both parties...

Do I need to specify the house in the divorce papers?

Let me first clarify one thing for you. If you owned the house prior to your marriage, then the increase in value of the house from your date of...

Will my husband have a claim on a rental lease if only mine name is on it?

No. If you rented an apartment and signed a lease, only you have the right to live in that apartment and only you are obligated to pay the money...

Can this be accomplished? If so, how can this be done?

Yes it is possible. The biological father's rights have to be terminated so that you can adopt the children. In some jurisdictions, these steps...