Should father file for full legal and physical custody now that mother is in jail?

This would be the best time to achieve that goal, but what would that change for Dad? If she's not involved now, I'm sure the money could be better...

Can I petition the court to speak directly to my daughter about where she wants to live?

Typically there's no way to have the Court speak to the child prior to the filing of a petition for modification. However since a child is 15, and...

I signed custody over of my daughter to her dad temporarily. Can I get her back?

There is no waiting requirement. As a matter of fact, the sooner you file the better. I advise you contact an attorney to discuss this matter in...

I'm a bit worried. After reviewing some important factors, I see the childs decision is important.

The child's preferences is just one of 16 factors a court must look at to determine who shall be the primary custodian. I suggest you contact a...

What are my options if my son's father is refusing to agree to my vacation with our son and switching a holiday (due to wedding)

You need to retain an attorney and file a Petition For Special Relief requesting the reasonable changes you need. This may be presented in Motions...

Filing for custody, and then getting it revised a year later?

A party may file for a custody modification at any time. It does not require a change of circumstances. So, yes. No matter what the result of your...

Do I have a chance at getting primary physical custody?

The children seem to be at an age where their well reasoned preference, one of the 16 custody factors, would be taken into account and take into...

Who has child custody rights?

The first thing you must do is retain an attorney to represent you in this matter. Custody is not a facet of the law that one should navigate on...

My daughter lost custody of her 2 children about 5 years ago because she was on heroin. She has been drug free since then.

Domestic relations does not handle custodial issues. Your daughter needs a consult with a family law attorney that practices in Lancaster County it...

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