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You could sue the child care center for negligence. What you could recover depends heavily on how long your child was outside the center and whether... Read Answer
I would suggest you contact the PA Bar Association and file a complaint.
If she gets the PFA against you, you will have to leave anywhere that the Plaintiff lives. If you live with her, you will be evicted.
There are still fault divorces in Pennsylvania, for things such as adultery, cruel and barbarous treatment, and indignities among others. If he has... Read Answer
It depends on how complicated, but likely between $200-800. Any family law attorney with experience should be able to draft one for you.
Sadly, in Pennsylvania, there is a concept called "Paternity by Estoppel." It means, although you may have never been proven by a DNA test to be the... Read Answer
If you were not served, they have to continue the hearing.
In my opinion, it's more defamation/libel than harassment. I would call the lawyer who defended you. The post may be a violation of any settlement... Read Answer
An unsigned POA is not going to help you. You can try one of 2 avenues:
Petition the court to be made your mother's guardian, provided she is... Read Answer
Unfortunately there is no legal way to do this of which I am aware. Filing for divorce would give you the option of discovery, but it doesn't seem... Read Answer
Your county's Prothonotary (sometimes called the civil division Clerk of Courts).
The state where the children live.
The parents can draft a consent order and then present it to the judge of the case for signature.
File for grandparents' partial custody at your county court house.
Post a 15-day notice to quit on the main door. After 15 days, file suit at your local magistrate to have him evicted. They will walk you through the... Read Answer
If he's going to violate the custody order, threaten him with a contempt petition. If you need to switch weekends and he's unwilling, you'll have to... Read Answer
The only amount you would be entitled to is a portion of any growth to his pension during the time of your marriage.
You only have to petition for relocation if the move will substantially hinder the other parent's custodial rights. Without knowing the specifics of... Read Answer
Go to Community Legal Services for help. They'll have a conflict of interest, but may have conflict attorneys who will represent you.
Father should consider filing a complaint for custody to gain visitation rights. Although the couple is separated, that separation does... Read Answer
First question I would ask you is what is your relation to the child. Pennsylvania's Protection from Abuse Act states that the... Read Answer
Many 18 year older people have family issues and do not like their parents. In most cases, things get better. Perhaps you or your family need... Read Answer
You can bring a motion for an interim custody order, granting you some time until the matter is fully adjudicated.
Legal Aid is a good place to start. If there are criminal charges, the Public Defender's office can dedend you at no cost.
Refile the motions and ask for a delayed presentation date so that you have time to serve him. If there's an order already in place, you only have to... Read Answer