Custody Order Clarification Needed

Summary

As the biological father, your rights to custody are superior to non-parents. If the mother is unavailable, custody should default to you. The courts ruling reflects these principles. If the custody order doesnt explicitly state you have custody, request a clarified order. When the mother is available, custody arrangements may default to the prior order. Consult a family law attorney for specific advice. Reach out to a local family law attorney in Pennsylvania for legal advice. They can help clarify the court order and guide you on the next steps. For a list of local family law attorneys, refer to the Pennsylvania Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service.

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I need some assistance on some court orders that are not clear for custody
Hello ****, I'd be happy to help clarify matters for you. Could you please provide more details about the specific parts of the court orders that are unclear to you? Also, could you let me know which state you're located in, as laws can vary by location?
Pennsylvania. Mother had primary shared custody, she was incarcerated, her lawyer filed a motion to have grandma fill in for mother, judge dismissed their petition and advised since I am father and available that child was to be with me.
Hello ****, based on your situation in Pennsylvania:
- As the biological father, your rights to custody are superior to non-parents.
- If the mother is unavailable, custody should default to you.
- The court's ruling appears to reflect these principles.
- For any ambiguity, consult with a family law attorney.
the order just says dismissed. I have nothing saying I now have custody and mothers lawyer says when mother is out child must be returned immediately
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania:
- If custody order doesn't explicitly state you have custody, it's best to request a clarified order.
- When mother is available, custody arrangements may default to prior order.
- Consult a family law attorney for specific advice.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Who do I contact to clarify
You should reach out to a local family law attorney in Pennsylvania for legal advice. They can help clarify the court order and guide you on the next steps. For a list of local family law attorneys, you could refer to the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service.