If your father is truly "beating" you, then there is help out there for you to report it and seek protection. However, you should know that...

DHS has had my children for a year now.

Ms. Goldstein is correct: you need to hire an attorney IMMEDIATELY, or your children could be lost in the system for years. This is the sort of...

I have permanent custody of my niece. Can I sign my rights to my sister?

Usually, you cannot simply sign rights over in the case of child custody. It would be important to seek a change in guardianship or custody through...

I had sole custody of my non biological child , till 4 years ago its been shared custkdy but father keeps threatening to take he

If you have a valid court order, then it is likely that the court has already addressed the issue of your non-biology in relation to the child and...

Do I have to notify custody court of marital status change?

No, but you will need to list him as an adult member of your household in the new filing, and if there are any section 5329 and 5330 issues, you...

For a few years now I've been wanting to relocate to down south, how long will it take Philadelphia Courts to accept my request?

That's all fine and well, but unfortunately, under section 5337 of the Child Custody Act, you would need to prove that a move is in the best...

Can my mom stop me from moving out?

Actually, that really depends. You mentioned that you have mental health issues. Have you ever been declared incompetent by the court or had your...

What rights do Grandparents have?

The simple answer to your question is that grandparents do not have many rights in Pennsylvania where there are suitable parents involved in the...

Can I have my daughter's biological father's rights taken away?

Yes, you can file to have his parental rights terminated if it has been more than 6 months and he has shown no interest in continuing contact....

Does a court awarding custody of my girlfirends childen to her ex solely because I have to Register violate her parental rights?

In short, no. Unfortunately for your girlfriend, when it comes to contact with sex offenders and other significant risks of harm and child...