Questions answered by Susan J. Vandegrift

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Can my child's father get in trouble if he takes my child & not return him after I filed a complaint or can I for keeping him?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

You won't get in trouble. If he has threatened to abscond with the child, I recommend that you not let him have the child until there is a court...

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Legally what is owed by each party after break up and 1 moves out?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Generally, whatever is hers she keeps and whatever is yours you keep. As for the debt, what kind of debt is it and whose name is it in?

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I have partial custody and he has primary... i would like to have primary custody of my two boys because he has been non complia

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

There are many details that we would need to know about before advising you on the probability of modifying the current order. I recommend you sit...

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How can I get full/sole legal and physical custody of my son?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Now would be a good time to file for custody so you can get sole custody by virtue of a court order. If you need help, contact a lawyer to assist...

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Are these reasons good enough to file for full custody?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

The reasons are good enough to talk to Ex about this and see if she will agree not to have strange men stay overnight at home or at a hotel when...

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Am I breaking the custody agreement?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

I recommend that you file a custody complaint so you can get a court order establishing a schedule. That way, you needn't worry about threats from...

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No court order in place. Can i move with my 2 girls to hawaii without their dads permission? We split up 2yrs ago

Susan's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

PA law has a procedure to follow for either getting the other parent's approval or court approval to relocate. Has the father had regular contact...

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What is a no fault divorce and what are the conditions to file for a no fault (ie, property involved, spousal support)?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You file a divorce complaint that contains a count for a no-fault divorce under section 3301(c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. If there is...

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What if your moving within the same county? Do you still have to go through the same steps for relocation?

Susan's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

The statute defines a relocation as "a change in the residence of the child which significantly impairs the ability of a nonrelocating party to...

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Can my wife drop me from her health insurance in the state PA, even though we are still married but are separated only by a PFA.

Susan's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

If the support order mandates that she provide you with insurance, then you should get a lawyer and call Domestic Relations to report that she...

Susan J. Vandegrift's Answers (676)

Can my child's father get in trouble if he takes my child & not return him after I filed a complaint or can I for keeping him?

Legally what is owed by each party after break up and 1 moves out?

I have partial custody and he has primary... i would like to have primary custody of my two boys because he has been non complia

How can I get full/sole legal and physical custody of my son?

Are these reasons good enough to file for full custody?

Am I breaking the custody agreement?

No court order in place. Can i move with my 2 girls to hawaii without their dads permission? We split up 2yrs ago

What is a no fault divorce and what are the conditions to file for a no fault (ie, property involved, spousal support)?

What if your moving within the same county? Do you still have to go through the same steps for relocation?

Can my wife drop me from her health insurance in the state PA, even though we are still married but are separated only by a PFA.