I have all my ducks in order to file for parental termination c/o my daughter. do i really need an attorney for this matter?

There are very strict requirements under the statute for terminating rights. It would be advisable to consult with an attorney. Note: my...

Do i have to go home if ive been staying at my dads but now my moms wants me to come live with her.. theirs no custody agreement

In PA, custody decisions are never left entirely up to the child, however, due to your age, you will get to weigh in. In other words, you don't get...

How my husband can adopt my doughtier if I'm a single mom?

If you know who the natural father is, you will need to give him notice of the adoption and, if possible, obtain his consent. If he will not...

To change things, your ex will have to file a petition to modify custody. This requires a showing of a "change in circumstances" to warrant a...

I filed a temp. PFA on my finace' to have him removed from our house because he'd relapsed. I embailished, if not made up some

You could be charged with providing false reports to the authorities. Note: My comments do not constitute legal advice nor are they intended to...

Should i get a lawyer or attorney & Should I get it in PA or FL?

So long as you have the information as to where to send the payments, you do not need an attorney. Attorney and lawyer are used interchangeably....

Can my fiance's mother and step-father successfully sue for custody (partial or otherwise) of our children (ages 2 and 8 months)

In PA, there is a grandparent's statute which carves out very limited circumstances in which a grandparent may sue for custody, or partial custody....

I have a daughter who another man put his name on the birth certificate and now i am trying to get him off of it

If it's just a matter of changing the name of the father on the birth certificate, that is simple. You and the mother can fill out a form for a new...

What is owed my wife in Pennsylvania if I get divorced?

Marital property is defined as anything that was acquired during the marriage- from the date of marriage to the date of separation, regardless of...

Can i get visitation rights to see my two brothers?

In order for a third party like yourself to have the right to sue for custody, you must have what we call in loco parentis standing. that means you...