What do I do next. This is in Pa. Does it cost me money to go to court? Can we do mediation instead?
answered on Aug 12, 2016
I would seriously consider consulting with a lawyer in your area. You will end up in court, if only for the mediation, if that is ordered in your county. It is unlikely to be resolved at mediation, and I never advise clients to go to court without a good lawyer with you. You will be given court... View More 
answered on Aug 12, 2016
If he has more than half of the overnights, he would not owe anything to you. If you have 50/50, the person with the higher income is usually required to pay something(I would have to know your incomes to tell you the exact numbers), and if he has less than 40% of the overnights, the support... View More
I have three children ages 9, 11, and 13. The 11 year old doesn't want to stay with her mother overnight anymore, is there anything I can do? 2nd question; if I have the kids over 50% of the time should I pay child support (nothing written by the court ?
answered on Aug 12, 2016
I would advise following the court order, if one exists. If you feel your 11 year old has really good reasons for not wanting to go, then you can petition to modify the current order. Whether you will succeed is something that I could not answer without knowing more details. If you have the... View More
He hasn't attempted to see his child in over 3 years. But now what's to get custody of him. I'm not worried about losing the custody battle cause I won't but I am curious as to which kind of custody could be granted
answered on Aug 12, 2016
Most likely, if he were to petition the court to modify the current order, you would have the chance to go to the custody conference and see what can be worked out. If you can't agree, you/your lawyer can explain to the conference office why he shouldn't have time with the child. The... View More
I currently have a court date set to request child support for my son and I have limited income, but I'm not sure if I should get a lawyer or not.
answered on Aug 12, 2016
Most of my practice is family law. In your area, there are a number of good attorneys who will sit down with you for a consultation. You need to sit down with someone, who can discuss your income, your son's father's income, as well as take a look at extra expenses - child care,... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2016
Hello! If you have custody now, then the father will have to ask the court to modify the order. He has an uphill battle after his absence, but if this guy really does pursue custody, please go and talk to a lawyer. Many of us provide free consultations and would be happy to go over the situation... View More
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