How hard will it be to move out of state with my children when the other parent resides in Pennsylvania still and will continue

Technically, you need to follow the custody statute,'s 23 PA.C.S.A 5337 and file a notice of relocation and serve a counter affidavit on father...

Unfortunately, not putting the father on the birth certificate is no bar to him filing for custody. However, with a DUI and other criminal history...

Do I have to get a letter of consent for international travel?

If you have sole legal custody of the child, you do not need anything from the other parent. Just bring a copy of your custody order when you...

If there is split legal custody, and primary and partial physical custody. Are you allowed to take the child out of state?

And less your order specifically prohibits the removal of the child from the Commonwealth, either parent is permitted to do so.

I am married and had a child with an unwed mother. I would like to file for full custody of my daughter. What rights do I have ?

You have the same rights as any father that produced a child in wedlock. You must retain an attorney to file a Complaint For Custody and request...

My ex is always late returning the children. Is he in contempt if order says 8 p.m. and he returns them at 8:15 every time?

Technically, yes, but the courts not going to do anything about that. Good luck.

Can a father take the kids if the mother looses her job and house? Th father just lost his apartment also

The police typically won't do anything. If there's a custody order and Father is violating it, mother should file a petition for contempt. If...

Can I reopen a Child Custody case after it is signed off on?

Custody Orders are always modifiable, but if Dad only has every other weekend it is doubtful that a court would lessen his time. Contact a lawyer...

Can a non custodial person get custody of his ex's child. The child has lived with him for 5 years

Yes. He can file a complaint for custody and request physical custody of the child based upon an in loco parentis status. I suggest he retain an...

Do I have rights to my underage children who live with their father and refuse to speak to me

You need to file a Complaint for Custody and request specific periods of contact with the children. Search AVVO to find an attorney to assist you....