Your friend will need to sign a consent to adoption and you will need to file a petition for adoption as well as a petition to confirm consent. ...

It sounds like you have a complicated fact situation. You say your son is in Colorado but you don't say where the children are living. Child...

If my husband gets abusive that i cannot tolerate , what are the diff measures i can take ?

It looks like you've done a fine job raising your children. Your next priority should be your safety. Just because you call 911 does not mean...

Do grandparents have rights?

The simple answer to your question is yes, grandparents do have rights in custody cases. Those rights, however, are limited and apply in specific...

The answer to your question is that a child's wishes, especially at 14, are relevant and considered when a court decides custody. That doesn't...

Most counties in Pennsylvania have pro bono programs where lawyers will volunteer their time to help qualified individuals in court cases. I...

Process to file for extension, without an attorney?

By Pennsylvania law if you are faced with a termination of parental rights petition you are entitled to a free lawyer provided you can't afford one...

How do I change my 14 yr olds last name from mine to my husbands

You have two options. One is a name change which involves a petition and notice to the father. The other is a step-parent adoption. That...

Can I buy a home before divorce is finalized ? Is there a document I can get her to sign?

The simple answer to your question is yes with some cautions. If you are still legally married the title company and your mortgage company are...

I just received an order from a judge that my fiance is to have no direct or indirect contact with my kids.

Unfortunately, unless you can get the court to modify the emergency order, you have a crazy choice, your fiance or your kids. It sounds like...