Filing a response in a divorce

Yes, you are generally required to file your response in addition to serving it on the other party or their attorney. I suggest you contact the...

My son's wife is ignoring her kids and her marriage . When father come home kids are crying for food. Wife is going for dancing.

I'm sorry your son is having to deal with this situation. He should contact a reputable attorney in the York/Lancaster area immediately to schedule...

No, unlike states like California, Pennsylvania has no PFA or restraining orders for civil harassment for non-related parties. Here, they are only...

Who has the legal rights to the washer and dryer?

While I would generally agree with my colleague from Illinois, in Pennsylvania, you need to consider the distinctions in law here and get advice...

Y ex- girlfriend is moving to another and wants to take our son with her. and the guy that she want to be with has felony.

You should consult with a reputable attorney about filing a 5337 Motion to prevent a reported move-away. Good Luck!

Trying to file divorce papers..

Unless you maintained significant ties to PA, e.g. you came back frequently, kept a P.O. box, real estate, or something else like that, then you...

My ex filed a contempt petition against me in a custody matter. the statement he signed was false. can I press charges?

Contempt charges won't get you very far in Lancaster. The best defense is the truth, and if you can show you didn't do anything, then you will be...

An initial filing must be served on the other party and they must be given an opportunity to respond. There are other requirements too, depending...

If two unmarried parents independently came to a visitation agreement and had it notarized is that legally binding for the mom.

It could be persuasive, but unless it's approved by a judge as an order of the court, it doesn't hold much weight. You might want to speak to a...

What type of court order violations are considered contempt?

By law, anytime an order is not followed to the letter, contempt may inure. In practice, it's usually the egregious violations that draw the...

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