Changing Schools within or outside the district.

Parents of children with individual education programs have rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This includes the right...

16 yr old announced he wants to live full time w/mom - currently shared custody split time no child support.

This is more complicated that it appears. Assuming that there is a custody order in place, which identifies the custody arrangement as "shared"...

In a Joint custody, if the parent with physical custody moves at the objection of the other parent, what happens next?

The Pennsylvania custody statute prohibits the relocation of a child without the permission of the other parent or an order of the court allowing...

Text harassment out of state?

I cannot say whether or not the police will take action, but if you collect the texts and know who they are from, there is no harm in trying. If...

Placement of child in a school district

It sounds like you have primary physical custody of your child and that father is looking to improve school districts by misrepresenting residence....

The Protection from Abuse Act has two fundamental qualifying provisions: a relationship covered under the Act (as you are aware) and abuse within...

Domestic violation

It sounds like two related things are going on: Husband was charged criminally as a result of abuse and then there were additional problems and...

Do I have a legal obligation to take a child to see a parent who won partial custody against the custodial parents' wishes?

When you are working with Children, Youth and Families, the agency has asked that you care for the child while other issues are sorted out. Your...

Married to abusive spouse. we have been married for less than a year,but the verbal abuse is taking its toll on me,,

It sounds like you are in a terrible situation. One option you have is to contact your local domestic violence program to help you through this. ...

I agree with the attorneys who advise you to consult an attorney about the relationship between the PFA and the custody order. In particular, you...