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If you are on the birth certificate and you have acknowledged this child as your own and have cared for him for two years. The other guy, even if he... Read Answer
It is not contempt not to take the children.
I would suggest a custody modification over a contempt proceeding.
If she has 50% or more time of custody, and you are the father, she can get support. You can bring up all of your household expenses as the support... Read Answer
You should file a custody complaint to initiate the process. The court will ultimately have to evaluate your case based upon the best interest... Read Answer
Did you discuss anything with this lawyer before that could jeopardize your case now? If so, this would be a conflict of interest. If, on the other... Read Answer
You cannot terminate a parent's rights unless an adoption action is pending. If you are remarried and your new spouse wants to adopt your... Read Answer
Your chances of having it moved to PA are excellent, as the place where the child has lived for the past 6 months is the home jurisdiction of the... Read Answer
1. If you are being abused, please talk to your school counselor or call your county's children and family services office.
2. Ask your dad to file... Read Answer
You can get sole custody. Terminating his parental rights, on the other hand, isn't so easy to do.
Florida attorneys are not going to know the law in PA. She needs to consult with an attorney there.
You need information as to the law in the state where the mother and child are and/or where the father is, not the law where they may be going (FL).
Nobody has any rights until a custody order is in place. Somebody needs to file for custody.
You can do it, but if he cares and wants to hire an attorney, he can file a petition for relocation hearing on this.
Call the police. They will probably refer the matter to child services but may file criminal charges as well. Different things can happen, the ... Read Answer
Your BEST option is to go to court and get a court order requiring that the children be transported only by licensed drivers in... Read Answer
Probably not. Call the custody office at your son's home county courthouse. They should have options available for filing from out-of-state,... Read Answer
Are the children currently living in Pennsylvania?
You need to file for custody in the county where the child resides. Since you are the father, you have rights regarding custody.
They can take her with either your permission or the court's permission. If it's going to interrupt her school schedule, the court will likely deny... Read Answer
In my experiences, very minimal, but he still has rights. If he has a criminal history, he will likely start with limted, supervised visitation. If... Read Answer
In PA arrears only go back to when the child support complaint is filed.
The easiest way is for his mother to sign a new document revoking guardianship. Otherwise, send his mother a certified letter stating that you are... Read Answer
If you are concerned about your son's safety, call your county division of child protective services.
It is rare for the court to completely deny a parent all visitation rights, even when they're a felon. However, you can minimize his time by... Read Answer
TN or VA? Anyway, you need to contact an attorney in the state you are moving to. If the father doesn't take any action to stop you-filing for a... Read Answer