Can a parent file for child support after the child turns 18? Both parents reside in Pennsylvania.

The simple answer is no: child support is only payable from the date a person files, it isn't retroactive. There are two situations where...

Can the birth mother give her parental rights up to anyone?

Nothing can be final until after the child is born. In fact, a consent to adoption cannot be signed until 72 hours after birth. At that time, the...

Garnishment is governed by the state of the Debtor's residence. Pennsylvania is unique in that it prohibits wage garnishment for ordinary debts...

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Can Biological Fathers parental rights be terminated without him signing paperwork or showing up for court?

You can terminate his rights, if you have grounds for termination. This sounds like abandonment would apply. You would have to file paperwork with...

My Daughter used someone else id link to C/C to purchase some ice cream for $40.00 in PA. What can happen to her.

There are a number of ways this could be handled. Assuming that she is charged (credit card fraud or theft by deception), the fact that she is a...

What happens when a parent moves out of state when a custody agreement is made?

You should consult with an attorney, and most likely will want to file a contempt of court petition, since she has broken the agreement in several...

Visitation

This is a difficult situation., for you and the children. In general, the courts expect that you will use parental authority to get the children...

Can i get full custody of my daughter.

I agree with the previous answer - you certainly do have an argument that you would be a better parent right now. Your argument gets stronger as...

Can I get his rights taken away?

To protect your daughter, you should file for custody. This could be done at the time of a divorce, but is handled as a separate proceeding....

This is a complicated question, which you should discuss in detail with an attorney. I can make some general comments on the issues you...