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He’s moving in with me once he graduates and she was informed of that. I really don’t want him missing any days of school and the trip from NJ to Easton is 1hr 20min away.
answered on May 14, 2019
His mother shouldn't have done that but if you want him to graduate you should do whatever is necessary to get him to school for the next few weeks.
Can I get child support credit for this money I gave her ? Wage attachment was ordered but it took Md 9 mos to put it in place. I have copies of the money orders with her signature and they state on the money order it is for child support. I also have the text messages saying she received this... View More 
answered on May 10, 2019
Did your support order originate in PA? You may be able to solve your issues by contacting your local Domestic relations Office. The mother can also just advise whichever office is handling the support case in writing that you paid it and they can initiate giving you the appropriate credit.
My two granddaughters have lived with me since they were born. Neither one of their fathers are present in their life. Their mother was living with me but she moved out in January 2019; leaving the two girls with me. They have not seen their mother since then and have had minimal contact by phone... View More
answered on May 10, 2019
You can also try filing without an attorney but you'd have to do some research to know what forms to file, probably at your county court house law library.
Oldest daughters child support ends soon. Ex wife is taking me to court to increase child support for our second child claiming she has autism. My oldest daughter is highly intelligent, independant, but has been subjected to parental alienation from my ex wife. My daughter no longer wants to see me... View More
answered on May 5, 2019
The courts don't side with mothers or fathers. There are support guidelines which to court must apply. The support guidelines are income-driven, not expense driven. Perhaps it would help you to sit down with an experienced family law attorney to discuss this situation
All parties involved agree, and would like me to relinquish rights before the baby is born. How do i go about this?
answered on May 3, 2019
You cannot relinquish your rights to an unborn child. Further, after the child is born, it's unlikely that a court with approve you voluntarily terminating your parental rights unless the child is being adopted
She is now living with her father. Her mother never reported that the minor child is no longer living with her, and she is still collecting child support. Is this legal in the state of Pa. ? The father has filed full custody of his daughter.
answered on May 3, 2019
The father is probably following the better approach. He is going to first confirm that he has custody and then he can file to stop the support order. Sometimes parents take both actions simultaneously. I assume he is represented by experienced legal counsel and he should be following whatever... View More
In September of 2018 a fight occurred between my fiance and I. The kids were upstairs and heard the commotion. The daughter of my fiance had stayed with mom a few weeks after because it upset her. From November to February visitation went as normal. We called to pick her up in February and the... View More
answered on May 3, 2019
Your fiance needs to consult an experienced family law attorney in person bout this situation. It is not one that can be resolved with a few bits of knowledge received from an internet question and answer site.
My fiance lives in Pa, with his daughter. My fiance and the childs grandmother had court in Maryland. Where she resides. To try and have custody of his daughter. The mother isn’t in the picture.
He was granted Sole and Physical custody in Maryland by the judge. This has been years since.... View More
answered on May 3, 2019
Your fiance should register his MD custody order in the PA county where he resides with the child. He may want to consult a local attorney experienced in family law for assistance if the local court house is not helpful.
Does the state take 50.00?
answered on May 3, 2019
You should contact your local Domestic Relations Office about this. Just a bit of information - a monthly order of $511 may include an payment toward arrears of about $50. If the arrears have been paid, or never existed, that could be one explanation. Another bit of information is that monthly... View More
First off...I am married. I married my husband Dave in 1999 and in 2009 we separated and I retained not court ordered “custody” of our three children. Two years into our separation I was pregnant by another man. This man did deny my daughter through my pregnancy but after the birth he did come... View More
answered on May 3, 2019
I agree with Attoney Hall. Your best bet is to schedule an appointment with an experienced family law attorney. My guess from reading what you've written so far is that you need this face to face meeting, not a response which cannot take into accounts all factors, which is what you'll get here.
My ex and I have been divorced for approx 10 years but never had a court ordered custody agreement done. My daughter is with my ex a majority of the time with me having her every other weekend. Based off recent fear of imminent danger to my daughter, I have filed and was approved for both the... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2019
It would depend to some extent on whether there's a court order for custody or not and whether your boyfriend, his father, lives with you. Actually, he's the one who should be asking what he should do. He's the dad - he needs to do the legal legwork. Perhaps he could contact an... View More
My grandson's mother continuously changes her phone number and has moved and not informed his dad where they moved too.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
It depends on whether he can locate her because he'll have to serve her with custody papers before he'll be able to obtain a court order. Then he'll be at the mercy of the court schedule as to when he can get into court. My understanding is that the Philadelphia courts are very... View More
They both like to smoke weed. They have only been together 6-7 weeks. She has told our son she is moving in, her son is m out sons new brother, and she is marrying his daddy. The new gf had out sons dad file her son on his income taxes. She is on subs or whatever they are which I know can be good... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2019
Possibly, but you would probably do well to consult with an experienced family law attorney, even if all you do is have a consultation. The best I can tell, your ex is apparently moving this woman into his residence and you believe she may be a danger to your own child. I note that you say both... View More
My childs father lied about his martial status but he and his wife knew of his affair and he purposely impregnated me twice because she is no longer able to bear children
answered on Apr 19, 2019
No. The people responsible for the chidlren's support are their parents.
Can the mother fight for child support ? If each parent has a child full time in Pennsylvania.
answered on Apr 19, 2019
Yes, either parent can file for child support. Child support in PA is determined by the parent's individual incomes and, in your case, then an adjustment will be made for the shared physical custody. In the end, the calculations strive to even out the incomes, including child support, to the... View More
I had to do the same checks for my job, can I use those if I need to do the checks?
answered on Apr 19, 2019
If you're referring to the state police checks, no, because you're not the one adopting the children. Your husband, their stepfather, is.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Usually child support as such is not paid while the parents reside together. On the other hand, you should step up and contribute to the child's support. Babies are expensive.
Can I just write out a seven day notice or is it a document I need to get online to file with court.
My ex recently moved a second woman and her children into his home because he is now a self proclaimed polygamist. Is this a valid reason to go for full custody?
answered on Apr 15, 2019
The primary consideration by the court as to whether custody should be modified is whether it would be in the best interests of the child. The court decides this by reviewing 16 factors. I've given you the link below. If you decide you want to consider seeking a modification, I suggest that... View More
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