How do I go about adopting my stepson?

I agree with my colleagues' responses above. Completing a step-parent adoption in Pennsylvania can be a complex legal matter. Because all...

I agree with Attorney Hilbush's advice. However, since it is unclear, I would also add that whether or not you have an existing Child Custody...

From the limited information you have provided, it sounds like your spouse filed for a Protection from Abuse ("PFA") Order and was granted a...

I am wondering how to ammend a custody agreement that i agreed to it is 50/50 every other week

In Pennsylvania a Petition to Modify an Existing Custody Order can be presented to the court at any time until the minor children's eighteenth...

Custody Jurisdiction in PA based on temporary absence?

I understand why you want the argument of a temporary absence from the jurisdiction, I am skeptical that the argument will actually work with the...

What actions do I need to take to move out of State with my child?

Moving without providing your son's father with notice is very risky. Imagine that you get settled in Illinois only for the father to file an...

Which parent has the right to claim their child in their income taxes each year when u have joint custody

You should review your child support order for clarification of this issue. When the parties or the court calculates the child support guidelines,...

Spousal support after divorce is final?

You cannot modify the terms of your equitable distribution order as the time period for doing so has passed. There is money damages that can be...

The bigger question for you really is what if he takes your child out of state and doesn't return him not whether he takes him out of state to...

With no custody order and not being married, can I get my son from his dad and keep him? Will it hurt me if I file afterwards?

You should immediately act to file a Complaint for Custody if the two of you cannot work this out by agreement. If not, you will definately be...