Can father win joint physical custody after 13 years of mother having sole physical custody? Should I settle or fight?

As the other attorneys have said, the Pennsylvania custody statute has sixteen factors that it considers in custody decisions. There is no...

Keeping my daughter until we get things settled in court.

Because there is no custody order in place, you both have equal rights to the child. However, that is not to suggest that this is a reason for you...

I'm an unmarried expectant mother... can an unproven (won't be on birth certificate) father possibly gain access to my child?

This sounds like a volatile situation and one where you may be concerned for your safety as well as your child's. Not putting him on the birth...

My ex and I were together since 1998 and living together since 2000. Can I get spousal support? I was mostly a stay at home mom.

It will be difficult to prove your case, particularly without an attorney. And, if there is a recognizable common - law marriage in your case, you...

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If this is just child support, even with the appeal, he should have some obligation to pay. You do not have to agree to a change in the court...

Stay at home mom for 13 years my husband filed for divorce...why are my lawyers telling me to go back to work and 50% debt is mi

This is a difficult question to answer on the facts you share. But first, you should be asking your lawyers why they are telling you this. As the...

Am I entitled to any of my estranged husband's recent lump sum disability payment?

There is no simple answer to your question. If your husband is receiving Social Security disability benefits, you and your son may be entitled to...

Can he modify custody because he now has a house?

I think you realize you cannot stop the children's father from filing to modify the current custody order. There are things you can do to be...

I filed for divorce in PA in July. I also filed for support. He keeps asking for continuances causing me to run very low on fund

Continuances can be very frustrating for someone depending on support payments for income. Joint bank accounts are generally considered marital...

What is considered harrassment in pa?

Unwanted phone calls are often a real problem, but it is difficult to get real relief. If you have a court order that limits your contact to...