What are some things that can happen if I take the father for contempt?

I usually do not answer by telling someone to hire a lawyer, but in your case, the details are very important. You need to sit down with an...

Can I sell things to pay for a lawyer?

You say that you do not have any other way to obtain funds, but have you filed for support in the form of spousal support or alimony pendente...

My wife and her lawyer sent me a "Petition for Divorce (Dissolution)". It seems straight forward, should I get a lawyer?

I am guessing that the divorce was filed in Washington, so you will need to post your question for Washington lawyers. Avvo posts geographically...

I am wanting to change my child custody. How do I go about that through the court

To change a custody order, you file a petition to modify custody. Your prothonotary may have a form order that you can use. If you want to know...

Can the courts grant the father custody of my 14 yr old daughter because she is unsupervised while I'm at work?

The court would have to weigh all of the circumstances involved with your child staying home alone in an unsupervised setting. That alone would not...

Can extrinsic fraud be used to vacate a divorce in PA when one of the parties was diagnosed with dementia three years prior?

You have stated two different grounds for re-opening a divorce. One is lack of capacity and the other is fraud. Either one would be grounds for...

How do I handle my son's dad living 2 hours apart, but he goes to school where I live?

The other parent must provide a safe place for his child to live while with him. If he does not have one, you have a right to ask what he is...

I live in Berks county pa, am I required by law to have my child speak with my ex-spouse daily?

In family law, the answer to most questions like the one you have posted is found within the boundaries of the different elements of the different...

Yes, you do. In PA, spouses have a right to the increase in value of pre-marital property. However, the amount of that interest in the home can be...

The rules of court specify that the certified mail must be restricted delivery and that the person's signature must appear on the card. If the...