Unfortunately your question doesn't have a simple answer. The Pennsylvania state legislature has spelled out 17 factors for a court to consider in...

My ex hasn't made any attempt to see our kids, ages 16 & 17 since 2016. Can my husband legally adopt them?

The answer to your question is yes. There is something called a step-parent adoption. The tricky part is terminating the birth father's rights. ...

Am I in the right on a Harassment charge I'm going into court for?

Sounds like you're on the threshold of adulthood. There's some truth in old things your parents and teachers say, like discretion is the better...

Would it be legal for a minor to babysit a child under CYS regulations?

Sounds like CYS is providing you in-home services. In many years as a CYS solicitor one observation I'd offer is that the more you disagree with...

I'm a little confused by your question but I'll try to offer as much guidance as I can. Currently a PFA order can only be in effect for three...

Can spouse assign a beneficiary to bank accounts to others during divorce in PA?

There are provisions in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code about maintaining beneficiary designations. That seems to be more your issue than a question...

I agree with the other lawyer. I don't know that you have a legal problem as much as a family dynamics issue. Unfortunately for you, your parents...

You have a couple of questions in there. First, if you know where the person is and there's a bench warrant out for the guy for not paying...

Can I take my son to another state?

You are correct that in Pennsylvania if there's a custody order in effect or a pending custody case you need court permission to move with your...

What is a mom who's missing her son to do to see her son when his father is refusing to let her?

I agree with the other attorney. Your ex is in contempt of your custody order. For better or worse, that's a civil law violation, not a criminal...