QUESTION
When the father dies, do I automatically get full custody or do I have to go to court to be awarded full custody?
Asked on Apr 08th, 2016 on Child Custody - Pennsylvania
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My son’s dad is ill and is on a ventilator. He has primary physical custody, and I have partial custody.
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Custody would go to you unless someone else files like his siblings or parents. You still would be favored over them unless you are not capable of parenting due to issues such as drug and alcohol, lack of housing, etc.
Answered on May 11th, 2016 at 4:30 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900