How does a legal custody arrangement affect child support obligations?

Legal custody is the right to make decisions regarding the child's education, religious involvement and healthcare ... whereas physical custody is...

Do I need permission from the non custodial parent to move from Harrisburg pa to York pa?

Talking with the other parent is ALWAYS the best first step. If the move does not interfere with the other parent's opportunity to see the child...

Can a simple possession charge be dropped at the hearing ?

CAN it be dropped? Yes. WILL it be dropped? I'm betting no. What he wants is of no importance. He broke out of curfew, got caught in a bar, AND...

My wife abandoned our marriage of 23yrs. I'm retired(10yrs). If divorced will she have to pay alimony

Unfortunately, your fact pattern doesn't provide sufficient information to offer a sound answer. My esteemed colleague, Attorney Costopoulos, has...

A little confusion from your fact pattern. What do you mean by "Disposition Withdrawn Guilty Plea"? Did the defendant withdraw the plea and then go...

This is a fairly standard step in a fairly standard process. If a case goes back to the originating county court, that court relies on its own...

My income will drastically low in the next year. when is the best time to address this in court to lower my child support

I would start the process about a month or so BEFORE your transition date. Understand though, that support is based upon "earning capacity", not...

My income will drastically lower in the next year. when is the best time to address this in court to lower my child support

I would start the process about a month or so BEFORE your transition date. Understand though, that support is based upon "earning capacity", not...

If my brother was sentenced 12-24 months on harrsassment and simple assault

See prior answer to the same question you asked under a different heading.

What chance does a man stand in being awarded custody of a 7 year old daughter?

Gender should not factor into the determination. At least, in theory, it shouldn't. Both of my esteemed colleagues have provided an accurate...