My daughter wants to go to a specific high school . Her father insist she go to another. Can she make this decision

If you have shared custody and cannot reach an agreement regarding the school, you must file a petition with the court to request a heels ring to...

My question is pertaining to a custody hearing which was continued from today 2/27/14 and is rescheduled for 6/4/14. See below.

Do you have an attorney? What exactly is your question. Please clarify and resubmit as it seems your situation needs legal guidance, especially...

If I do not have an attorney for a custody case that goes to trial, will the court appoint me a lawyer to represent me?

Unfortunately no. I suggest finding an attorney that you can afford. A lot of attorneys take payment plans. I believe an attorney is necessary to...

Does my sons father and family have equal rights to my daughter as her biological family?

If he's had no contact with her for over 6 months I'd meet with an attorney regarding a private petition to terminate his parental rights,...

Where should I file ? I am legally a PA resident, but reside in NY. Father lives in PA . I have an active support case in PA.

The proper jurisdiction is where the child has lived for the past 6 months. Good luck!

About how much on average does it cost to take a case?

$1500+ But you definitely need an attorney. Good luck!

In order to attempt to maintain the status quo, you must file for custody ASAP. Without a custody order, Father may remove the child from school or...

Does my ex need to pay for my lawyer too if he wants to change custody agreement but I don't want to change it ?

I don't think so. It sounds like that provision would kick in if one of you were in contempt of the Order. It is impossible to forbid a party from...

Is it legal for children and youth to keep my granddaughter from the custody of her father when he has done nothing?

This does not make sense to me. After a child is taken by the Agency a shelter care hearing is heard around 48 hours later and if the child is...

Must I give full custody to my sons father if I join the Army Reserves, or can I give it to my parents instead?

Unless you can prove that Father is unsuitable to take on primary custody due to his criminal record, addiction to drugs or alcohol, lives in...