Will I get sole physical custody if my ex is currently in jail?

You may file, but you most likely do not have to. You are going to have sole physical custody until your ex is out of jail. At that time, depending...

Can a parent get child support for a child if the child goes to college?

In Pennsylvania, absent an agreement in a property settlement agreement, the court will not require a parent to support a child after age 18 or...

Father is saying I will not get custody because of a period of postpartum mental illness. I sought treatment and recovered.

There are several issues in your question. First, the court will look at your fitness as a parent now and not base a decision on the past except as...

I am filing my own divorce, and need help with my next step.

Below is the link to PA's rules of court. The directions are at this link. Good luck.

What is best/least expensive option if we've informally agreed on custody/property but want to be sure all i's are dotted?

You should each have an attorney. One will draft the agreement and explain all rights involved for the one party and the other will read it over...

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I want to move south from PA with my 3 year old daughter and the father does not approve. Will it be difficult to relocate?

The difficulty is in the procedures involved, so yes, it will be difficult because you will have to go to one or more hearings and present...

WILL WE LOSE CUSTODY!?!

The mother does not sound like she is the best parent, or even fit. The father needs to get an attorney to represent him in any custody proceedings...

What are the steps to get a unilateral no fault divorce fast if he won't sign ?

As Mr. Kuldiner wrote, it can get a little tricky. I have attached a link below to the family court rules. Read them and see if they make sense to...

Doesn't my soon to be ex-husband have to tell me who is watching our children when they are suppose to be with him?

In a situation like yours between two fit parents, I would suggest working out something with your child in mind. Try to achieve some kind of...

I am curious how attorneys charge their clients. After being told one thing can they up their charges?

When you say "wouldn't let you," do you mean that he counseled you not to appear? If so, he should have given an explanation and told you what...

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