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Child Custody
Pennsylvania
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Your question is missing too much specific detail to provide a definite legal answer. However, if he sent you a custody order it sounds like he went... Read More
I don't know enough of the specifics of the case, but one of the two states needs to take jurisdiction of the case. If Pennsylvania, the Virginia... Read More
In my opinion, it would be very unusual for a court to order that you not call your child by a nickname.
This response is provided as general legal... Read More
You should let your lawyer know you want more time sooner. He/she can petition the court for a change in the custody.
This response is... Read More
I am in Western Pennsylvania. If that's her area, I would be willing to see if there's anything I can do. If she's in a different area, have her call... Read More
Verbal agreements are not enforceable. You can legally keep your children from Dad. However, nothing will stop Dad from filing for custody.
You need to file for at least partial physical custody (or shared, or primary) immediately. Either retain a lawyer who specializes in family law or... Read More
I believe you do, but unfortunately, any damages you collect would likely be minimal.
When you say taken away, does that mean your rights were terminated or the child was placed in foster care?
You can sign anything but it won't be enforceable unless it is an order of court. If he gets an attorney to draft what you agree to, then you sign... Read More
The police likely will not help in this situation. You need to file a petition for contempt with the judge who entered the order.
You need to file for custody at your local courthouse. If you both cannot work out a schedule, they'll assign you to a conciliator/mediator/hearing... Read More
With no court order yes you can. If he has enough interest he file for a relocation hearing and contest your move. You would be forced to come back... Read More
All you can do is have your attorney send a letter to opposing counsel. If you get no relief, all you can do is file a petition with the court and... Read More
Can you further expand on your question, please?
It does in 2 areas:
1. If he tries to contest the divorce, you can have your divorce sooner than having to wait a full 2 years.
2. If he tries to... Read More
Contact the custody office of the county courthouse where your child lives. Tell them you want to file for "shared physical custody" and you need to... Read More
Falsely accused or slandered? If you are slandered in court, it's protected speech. If you are accused of something you did not do, be prepared to... Read More
For a vacation or short stay? Yes. For permanent relocation, no.
23 Pa. C.S.A. section 5337 defines what must occur before a permanent... Read More
Yes and no. If there's no court order on record granting you rights, you don't have any defined visitation rights (but you do have inherent rights as... Read More
Taking the child without notice and permission of the other parent can cause a lot of litigation. At this point you would need to speak with a... Read More
Writing something up is ok but it is only enforceable when the judge signs it as an order. You really need an attorney for this. It helps to have a... Read More
Emancipation is not easily granted in PA and unless your son through a lawyer can establish he is self sufficient, he will not be emancipated. I... Read More