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My wife came to the USA on a K1 fiance visa in August. We were married and our daughter was born in September in Pennsylvania. Now (6 months later) she says she is tired of being here and wants to go back to Colombia and take my daughter. Her adjustment of status application is currently in... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2017
Schedule a consultation with a local family attorney. Many Courts will not enter a custody order for parents with an intact relationship, living in the same home. There could be exceptions to this, but more details are needed to address what other avenues might be available or appropriate under... View More
i have tried to settle the divorce many times. all i got was a very unreasonable amount on a settlement now my sepperated partner collects pensions and doesnt cary health ins on the kids or me. i became disabled in 2009 and income is limited.
answered on Mar 22, 2017
Contact your local Bar Association or Court to get a consultation with your lawyer referral program. There are too many variables to answer your questions in an online forum
Can we obtain the Forms at the law library
answered on Mar 8, 2017
Parties can always draft their own documents and represent themselves, but if there are substantial assets (i.e. a house) it is not advisable to do so without consulting with a professional. There is no form that is a one size fits all. All divorces are different and one should attain a custom... View More
Mom has assumed that she would do as asked and divide all money equally. It seems that this is not her intention. Mom has no will and has dementia. FYI, my mother's own money is used to pay her bills and expenses that come with her hospice care. My sister does put in more time because she... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2017
The answer is that she may be able to make these decisions as your Mother's agent under a Power of Attorney. You should speak with a local elder law attorney or estate planning attorney where your mother resides.
My husband and I had a DYFS case and we places our child for adoption with a family member. The state required us to pay child support and since the adoption was finalized the child support stopped, however they take $50.00 a week out of my husbands paycheck.
My fist question is how can i... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2017
You both had a financial responsibility to pay support for your child so that is likely why there were two separate orders. As for the tax refund, if there are arrears owed on your prior support order then the Court can seize our tax refund to pay your obligation. Schedule a consultation with a... View More
I went to court and was awarded sole legal and physical custody of my 11 yr old daughter. Her father all of a sudden wants to be in her life again, (after 9 months of not seeing or talking to her) I am leery to allow this but he is her father. He wants to take her to dinner/visit but I fear he may... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2017
The Police really don't get involved in child custody cases and will tell a parent that he/she needs to take the matter up with the Courts. You should consult with a local attorney to hear ALL the details and then advise you. You would be better protected if you had a modification to your... View More
Since the order started, her friends have harassed me on social media, she's called the police to falsely report ID theft against me, she hasn't paid a single bill or expense to help with the house. The PFA requires that she pay rent and certain expenses I am due. What can I do?
answered on Nov 8, 2016
These actions may be a violation of the PFA if there is a proof that she directed the individuals to contact you. Contact via a third party can be considered a violation. The specific terms of your Order are what needs to be examined to know for certain. Contact a local attorney to review your... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2016
In order to relocate with a child in Pennsylvania, you will need to follow the relocation procedures under the Custody Act that requires notification to the other parent and permission from the other parent or leave of Court. Contact a local family law attorney to explain the details of this... View More
-- a violation of timely notice NOT being given in a timely manner ?
answered on Nov 8, 2016
Sorry, but your question is confusing and unclear. You should schedule an appointment with a local family law attorney to discuss the issue in private and get all the facts on the table.
The case resides in pa both of our incomes are used in calculation of our daughters support. Will his monthly obligation be lower if our combined total is lower but due to my disability. I am unable to work. My daughter and I live in NY...father is in pa & has no visitation with her. I also pay... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2016
Child support is calculated based on the combined monthly income of the parties and then a guideline is used to determine the appropriate amount of support. The guideline tells the parties what the support amount is then that is proportionally split between the parties based on his/her income. If... View More
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