I need a lawyer to help me fight custody

First, you will have a much better chance of achieving your goals if you speak to an experienced family law attorney about your custody matter. You...

Can my ex girl and I write our own 50/50 shared agreement and have it notarized, or should it be signed by a judge?

Unless it is made an order of court, and appears on the court docket, you will not have a way to use the courts to enforce the agreed custody...

Will I have a chance for temporary custody if fathers crimes falls under pa 23 5330?

Your question leaves out many important facts that are necessary to provide you with some guidance. Think about the following questions, and seek...

Do I have a chance at sole custody or even 50 50?

It is impossible to give you an in-depth answer in this forum, but I try to provide you with some general guidance. 1) Your first question: Do...

Pa superior court vs common pleas, please clarify

The answer is: it depends. Read at the Superior Court case closely. Is it a "published opinion"? Is there a case cite, for example "563 A.2d 1229"...

I agree with my esteemed colleagues from GA. Here is my generic two cents worth: While I hope you never need to invoke it, you could save yourself...

What can we do? Are there free lawyers or advocates for the children? The mother already has the legal aid attorney appointed

Your question indicates you are located in Pottstown, PA, which is in Montgomery County, PA. Is your case in Montgomery County ? You reference...

How can I get her back? What are the chances a judge will have him return her to her home?

First, some good news, under Pennsylvania law, as a grandparent, you have standing to seek at least partial custody of your grandchild. The facts...

Selected as the best answer

This is a very common question in custody matters. First, I suggest that you consult with local legal counsel who will help you flesh out all of...

Can he do that?

I agree with my esteemed colleagues from PA. Claiming a child as a dependent on a tax return does not establish a custody schedule. You either need...