Summary
Matthews ex-wife is violating the stipulated parenting plan by cancelling visits and alienating the children. He has documented these instances and is considering filing a petition for contempt of court. He has evidence in the form of text messages and seeks advice on how to validate this evidence. He also inquires about income-based family lawyers in Potter County, PA.Full Conversation
I need assistance with PA Family law and custody/visitation rights.
Are you currently going through a divorce or separation, ****?
In Pennsylvania, both parents generally have the right to seek physical and legal custody of their child.
neither. My divorce is final. My ex is not following stipulated parenting plan.
What specific terms of the parenting plan is your ex not adhering to?
General Information:
- In Pennsylvania, if a parent violates a custody order, you can file a petition for contempt of court.
- Contact details for Pennsylvania Family Court: (*) *-*.
She canceled a visit, so she could go on vacation without the kids. She is trying to state that my drill orders are not good reasons to miss visitation. She is alienating the children, she is refusing to remove supervision unless i break up with my girlfriend.
Have you documented these instances of her not adhering to the parenting plan?
General Information:
- Documentation can be crucial in custody disputes.
- Pennsylvania Family Court: (*) *-*.
Those are a few exampls.
General Information:
- Keep a record of all violations.
- Consider legal action if violations persist.
- Pennsylvania Family Court: (*) *-*.
Yes I have
That's good. Have you considered filing a petition for contempt of court in Pennsylvania Family Court? It's important to have your documentation ready.
I have but I don't know how to validate evidence. I have texts from her stating she wants to take my parental rights away so her boyfriend can adopt the children.
What type of phone do you have? Screenshots of text messages can be used as evidence in court. Remember to include date and time stamps.
a smart phone. Android A23
General Information:
- You can take screenshots on Android A23 by pressing the power and volume down buttons simultaneously.
- Pennsylvania Family Court: (*) *-*.
Do you have a list of income based family lawyers for potter county pa
Sure, you can contact the Potter County Bar Association at (*) *-* for a list of income-based family lawyers in your area.