How do I have my son's last name changed?

I agree with the other attorneys that you cannot just change his last name. Nor can you terminate your parental rights because 'he does not want...

Will judge lower my modification if non custodial has a good lawyer?

I'm not sure based on the facts that you provided whether the child support order is from the state of Pennsylvania or from another state (the one...

How likely is it for a judge to switch custody?

It is not unusual for a parent who is paying child support to threaten to "take" the child away from the other parent when a parent has asked for...

After calling CPS they told me if I took my daughter to her dad's I wasn't protecting her. Can they take her from me?

CPS can remove a child from a home but they do so in cases where they have found abuse and neglect on the part of a parent(s) and/or where the...

What happens if the plaintiff fails to appear at the hearing?

If your Husband fails to show up, the court could just dismiss the complaint. The court could also just order a continuance and reschedule the...

This will most likely not be considered a violation of his ARD. Child support issues and his criminal conduct that resulted in him being on ARD are...

When should I send paperwork to ex's attorney ?

You should mail the notice and petition to opposing counsel as soon as you have them. The other party has to be made aware of dates/hearings in...

Will the State of MA take action to collect child support arrears when I am making weekly payments?

Based on the facts you provided I am not sure whether the support order is entered here in Pennsylvania or back in Maryland. If the order was...

Will the less fit parent be awarded shared custody?

There is a preference for shared custody in the state of Pennsylvania. The court would like for two fit parents to equally split (or as close to...

Do they drug test at a custody mediation in Indiana, pa?

Typically individuals are not tested at mediation. However, that does not mean that you won't be - especially given that you did not pass the test...