I agree with my colleague. It is important to understand that the primary goal after reunification with a parent is to place the children with a...

What information should I have ready if/when ready to file for divorce? We have no children or property together. Thank you.

See the attached link. http://www.pennfamilylawyersblog.com/2012/05/divorce-101--what-do-i-do-now.shtml

I loaned someone $2000.00 and it was suppose to be paid back the next day, but it's going on 9 months!

If it was a friend, count them among those that you no longer need to address. Next time have them sign a promissory note and default judgment....

When a third-party is awarded primary custody in a case against a parent, what does the parent have to do to regain custody?

Yes, the burden is in the party requesting the modification. There are currently 16 factors used by the court to determine custody. The old...

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How do you protect yourself for a child custody case when the Father has lied repeatedly? Court will be held in PA.

Seek counsel with a local attorney before doing anything.

The standard for a dependency proceeding is whether the health, safety and welfare of the child is placed in jeopardy. I cannot imagine that...

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Can i adopt my stepdaughter who is 16 if her mother verbally abuses her and sometimes physically but her mother will not consent

You would have to file for involuntary termination of her parental rights. This is very difficult to do unless you can show that the statutory...

How does a parent "rehabilitate themselves" in PA? What does it mean in Court?

I have no idea what this is. I've never heard of a parent's right to rehabilitate themselves. If by "rehabilitate" you mean make up for a past...

My step son lives with his father. i would like to know about help reversing custody to live this his mother and I.

Child custody requires that the court review several statutory factors. The situation your describing certainly would be one that I think, if these...

My ex wants our kids, but is mentally unstable. No custody order. Do I have to let him see them?

I would advise to file for primary physical custody and seek supervised visits with dad. You should request that the court order him to undergo a...

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