How do I get visitation if my grandchild is in foster care?

A lot will depend on the case worker, but there is a preference to place children with kin (grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc) instead of foster...

Relocating I live in another state want to bring my son here to pa

If there's an existing court order in Florida, you will need to get the case transferred to Pennsylvania first, which the court will only do if the...

You are correct that normally a hearing is to be held within 10 business days. However, a continuance can be requested by any party and it's up to...

Moving this to the Ethics and Professional Responsibility section as that is the better fit for your issue. If you believe your attorney has...

Been fighting for custody for 4 years, i have done everything I needed to do the hearing January 7for the conciliation hearing ?

You should not write the court as that would be considered ex parte contact (contact by just one party without the knowledge of the other). You...

How long is a custody order good for?

While I agree as the biological father he has a right to see the child, his rights would only go as far as the custody order permits. And you are...

Can my husband and I get legal custody of our neighbors son who has been living with us for over 8 months?

I would strongly encourage you to consult with a local family law attorney. From what you've described, it is likely that you would have standing...

Do you know if your wife intends to file for divorce? It doesn't exactly matter for this situation but the reason I'm asking is because if you...

Do I have a case ?

If that is what the agreement says and is in fact true, then yes, you have a case. You would first need to file and get an order in Virginia that...

Is it normal practice for one lawyer to type the order for custody and then have the judge sign off?

It's common for attorneys to draft proposed orders and present them to the court. Sometimes that is by the mutual agreement of the parties, in...