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Your ex would have standing to have custody of this child if the child is removed from the mother and placed elsewhere. You have no standing. If... Read Answer
Your attorney will know what to do. If you are a suitable placement resource, CYF can place her with you. Your attorney can also determine if you... Read Answer
No one can answer without all of the information including net incomes, other household income, earning capacity, etc. It is possible if your ... Read Answer
You could talk to children's services (called CYF in Allegheny County). Since he is out of control, a Petition for Dependency could be filed under... Read Answer
Pick ups and drop offs should be addressed in your custody agreement or custody order of court. If not, and you cannot agree, hire a lawyer and go... Read Answer
You should consult with the police. If she is over 16, and he is having sex with her or providing her with alcohol or drugs, he could be charged ... Read Answer
You cannot legally stop the mother from having an abortion should she so choose. If she has the baby, file for primary custody at your county court... Read Answer
She is a minor and her parents most likely have physical and legal custody of her. They can decide for her. You should stay away. If you have or... Read Answer
You will need to have him sign over his parental rights by voluntarily terminating his parental rights. He can do this by signing paperwork which... Read Answer
File for custody or visitation.
Mom is right. With no custody order in place, either of you can take the child and keep him or her from the other parent. A custody order will also... Read Answer
It's not possible to undo an adoption, unless you can prove fraud or duress.
The court will decide what's in your child's best interest. Unless there are really strong reasons, it's unlikely that the court will uproot your... Read Answer
I do not know all of the facts. You need an attorney to attack the expert's opinion or file a motion for another evaluation.
I would try to get a court appointed parent advocate if your county has them, in the event you cannot afford private counsel. Allegheny County has... Read Answer
The last time I checked, if the mother agreed to it, and she is not collecting welfare or has not collected welfare for the child, this can be done.
You can but if he fights you on this by filing an emergency motion, a relocation hearing will be held and the decision made by a judge.
I think it could be raised at a custody hearing unless your attorney could find a creative way under the rules of evidence to keep it out. It is... Read Answer
This is complicated stuff. I once had the experience that Maryland would not honor a PA order to enforce child support arrears. There is an ... Read Answer
You are a minor until you are 18. Unless your parents are abusing you, stay put, as you are probably ill prepared to live on your own. It is ... Read Answer
Only a court order for custody signed by a judge is enforceable.
No, you should be able to keep primary custody, but the courts will allow father, even with a bad history, some sort of visitation. I would hire an... Read Answer
Talk with a lawyer and see if he or she thinks it is advisable to file. You will need a retainer for the attorney, probably around $500 to get ... Read Answer
You probably need your mother's lawyer to file for a modification of custody.