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Dictating stipulations to family that father can't see kid or know kid is there and blaming it on insubstantial reasons, and then kept kid away for a full year saying kid didn't want to talk to him, but now we have phone call transcripts where kid literally says she's not allowed to... View More 
answered on Dec 10, 2018
I agree with Attorney Hall and would add that those telephone conversation transcripts may not be admissible, depending on how they were acquired. You really need to sit down with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss your case.
My friend claims that a DHS worker is fabricating claims that she is not working with her caseworker. Now the children are being removed from the home. Her concern is that the judge will rule against her favor and just take the word of the DHS worker.
answered on Dec 9, 2018
Your friend is certainly entitled to put on her case. She might do well to consult with an attorney experienced in dependency law, though, because, frankly, in my experience, the courts usually believe the caseworkers far more often than the parents. A lawyer may be able to frame the case in more... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2018
No idea. I'd google it and see if you can locate the information about the particular lawsuit you're interested in. I tried but, not knowing why you believe you may be eligible to apply to join one of the several lawsuits out there, my ability to come up with any sort of suggestion was too limited.
Does my spouse have any leverage in making son come to visit her or demand I drop him off if he doesn't want to (now that he is 18)?
answered on Dec 10, 2018
No, the custody order ends when the chid attains 18 years of age. I agree with Attorney Hall, though. It's never a good idea to permit a child. even an 18 year old, to cut him or herself off from a parent.
They after never updated his income even though he obtained on the record employment making more than me. In 2014 I asked for a modification but was told they couldn't see income for him and they would set up a conference asking him for documentation. I never received information and found out... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2018
I suggest that you contact a local attorney experienced in family law cases. The case may have been closed due to the fact that the DRO records reflected chronic unemployment, which you may still be able to dispute. In the meantime, it likely wouldn't hurt to open a new case too
Had modification hearing and we agreed on 350 then she called back after and asked for more and they granted her 475 plus 50 a month for a total of 525
answered on Dec 10, 2018
I agree with Attorney Pendergast. It seems that something else happened besides your ex calling DRO and having the order changed. You should contact the caseworker to get the full story and then perhaps consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area
Don't the support payments continue until the child graduates high school?
answered on Dec 3, 2018
Was the order vacated or did the payments just stop? It's possible that the dad decided it was okay to stop paying after she turned 18. You should have received a notice from Domestic Relations some time ago asking if, when she turned 18, would she have also been graduated from high school.... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2018
No because he's under court order to pay and could actually be brought in on contempt if he doesn't make his payments as ordered, even though there is a credit balance.. However, if he contacts his local Domestic Relations Office, they can send the mother a notice that he'll be... View More
non working mom with a 20 month old child. Looking for a reasonable or pro bono service that I can afford. Husband not giving me money and will not leave the home (which is in my name) and will not pay any of the bills
answered on Dec 3, 2018
You can use the Find a lawyer tab to locate an attorney who is experienced in family law and is in your county. This site is not a jobs board on which the attorneys are supposed to solicit business.
We were divorced a few month. In Marital agreement incorporated with Divorce decree that we agreed to sale the house and divide assets. The ex is not corporating to sale the house, what legal steps I need to take to enforce the agreement? Will I able to recover lawyer fee for work on the... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2018
If you had an attorney for your divorce, I'd suggest that you get in touch with him or her. If not, contact an experienced family law attorney in your county. Your agreement ,most likely sets forth means for enforcement of the Agreement. Most agreements also include language concerning... View More
I have been the sole giver of their care and the sole income and want nothing from their father.
answered on Dec 3, 2018
No, you're not required by PA law to seek child support from their father. Not knowing why you don't want anything from him, I can't judge, but I'd say give it some thought as any funds you might receive in support could be saved for the children if you so chose, even if you don't want it now.
My son's father has said that if he is on short term disability his lack of payments will not go into arrears and that he won't have to make the payments. I am trying to find out what he is responsible to pay if he receives short term disability? Also if his short term disability can be... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2018
The court will determine whether his child support obligation continues, and at what rate. Going on short term disability does not automatically relieve someone of a support obligation. Yes, the payments can be attached for child support.
answered on Nov 24, 2018
In your divorce complaint you can request that an award for counsel fees be made. Then you'll have to follow your local county's procedure for having the matter listed for a court hearing. Usually litigants also file for alimony pendent lite, which is similar to spousal support, at the same time.
My sister (actually best friend) has been placed in a nursing home permanently. Her immediate family will not clean out her apartment. It is paid up for the next two weeks, which is the end of the month. She has nobody else to do it. She stands to lose everything if the management has to clean it... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2018
When you say clean out, does that mean you intend to store her effects or get rid of them? Even though she doesn't have a will doesn't mean there will no be an estate raised. You might do best with staying out of this or, if your conscience won't allow that, then you could meet with... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2018
I see that you have the section of the law. It doens't look that confusing. I cannot assume what the circumstances are which have caused you to ask a question. I suggest that you make your question a bit more specific.
I have a daughter to someone i dont care for and she took me to court and we make about the same amount and im pay $450 in child support. My 2nd daughter's mom is taking me for support and does not make anywhere near what i make. Will i be paying more on top of the $450 or will mom #1 get a... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2018
The court cannot take more than 50% of your net income available for support for the total amount of the basic support orders. So, if the total of the basic orders for mom#1 and for mom #2 exceeds 50%, then both orders may be reduced b the court proportionately if you request that the court do so... View More
The clause in my divorce reads: Husband shall have the right to return to the marital residence at reasonable times for reasonable periods of time subject to advance notification to Wife for the purpose of visiting the dogs acquired during the course of the marriage and remaining as of the date of... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2018
It appears that you may then be violating the agreement and there fore potentially held in contempt of court. I suggest you figure out a way to let him see the dogs. If he's being truly unreasonable, then discuss what options you may have with your divorce attorney.
She will not sign because she wants to keep the health benefits...
answered on Nov 19, 2018
Yes, she's not required to agree to a divorce. You'll have to proceed under the Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code . You may want to consult in person with an experienced family law attorney in your area to learn how this is done or even to retain the attorney to do it for you, which is... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2018
Yes, if the guidelines work out that way, you may have to pay more support. Honestly, though, after 14 years of paying the same amount, even without a new job your order would probably have changed. Also, if the mother's earnings have increased, that will impact the amount of the support... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2018
I assume your question is about child support. If the order is stated in terms of a monthly amount but you're paid weekly, then the attachment order will tell your employer the amount to withhold weekly, which is not exactly 1/4 of the monthly amount. If the order is not being paid in a timely... View More
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