Q: In pa can a petitioner in a child custody case drop the case only to later change there mind an refile it ?
Is this legal?
A: So you filed for custody, changed your mind and withdrew the petition. Now you want to refile it. Is this legal? Yes. Is it advisable, depends. It really depends on whether you were petitioning for custody or petitioning to amend a custody order. In your circumstances it would make sense to consult with a local family law attorney. They can advise you of the best course of conduct. The simplest answer to your question, however, is yes it is legal to refile.
A:
Yes. In PA the petitioner is not precluded from subsequently refiling a petition for custody, no matter if the first case was dropped by the petitioner themselves.
Please feel free to visit my website for more information on the custody process in PA.
http://www.pafamilylawyers.com/Child-Custody/
Lisa Marie Vari, Esquire
www.pafamilylawyers.com
A: Yes, but if you're asking about yourself, Mr. Hyde's advice to first speak with an experienced family law attorney is good.
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