Brackney Child Custody Lawyer, Pennsylvania
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Wendy Schneider
Litigation, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody
Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 21 Years
321 Spruce Street, Scranton, PA 18503
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LEGAL TERMS
PETITIONER
A person who initiates a lawsuit. A synonym for plaintiff, used almost universally in some states and in others for certain types of lawsuits, most commonly div... (more...)
A person who initiates a lawsuit. A synonym for plaintiff, used almost universally in some states and in others for certain types of lawsuits, most commonly divorce and other family law cases.
CENSUS
An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires ... (more...)
An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires the federal government to perform a national census every ten years. The census includes information about the respondents' sex, age, family, and social and economic status.
MARITAL PROPERTY
Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital... (more...)
Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital property; some states include all property and earnings dring the marriage, while others exclude gifts and inheritances.
ADOPTION
A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship rec... (more...)
A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship recognized for all legal purposes -- including child support obligations, inheritance rights and custody.
IN CAMERA
Latin for 'in chambers.' A legal proceeding is 'in camera' when a hearing is held before the judge in her private chambers or when the public is excluded from t... (more...)
Latin for 'in chambers.' A legal proceeding is 'in camera' when a hearing is held before the judge in her private chambers or when the public is excluded from the courtroom. Proceedings are often held in camera to protect victims and witnesses from public exposure, especially if the victim or witness is a child. There is still, however, a record made of the proceeding, typically by a court stenographer. The judge may decide to seal this record if the material is extremely sensitive or likely to prejudice one side or the other.
MARRIAGE
The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the... (more...)
The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. A marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or annulment. Compare common law marriage.
FOSTER CHILD
A child placed by a government agency or a court in the care of someone other than his or her natural parents. Foster children may be removed from their family ... (more...)
A child placed by a government agency or a court in the care of someone other than his or her natural parents. Foster children may be removed from their family home because of parental abuse or neglect. Occasionally, parents voluntarily place their children in foster care. See foster care.
PATERNITY SUIT
A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the fath... (more...)
A lawsuit to determine the identity of the father of a child born outside of marriage, and to provide for the support of the child once the identity of the father has been determined.
AGE OF MAJORITY
Adulthood in the eyes of the law. After reaching the age of majority, a person is permitted to vote, make a valid will, enter into binding contracts, enlist in ... (more...)
Adulthood in the eyes of the law. After reaching the age of majority, a person is permitted to vote, make a valid will, enter into binding contracts, enlist in the armed forces and purchase alcohol. Also, parents may stop making child support payments when a child reaches the age of majority. In most states the age of majority is 18, but this varies depending on the activity. For example, in some states people are allowed to vote when they reach the age of eighteen, but can't purchase alcohol until they're 21.
SAMPLE LEGAL CASES
Bouzos-Reilly v. Reilly
... Thus, we reverse. [1]. 645 ¶ 2 We recognize that the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and
Enforcement Act ("UCCJEA"), 23 Pa.CS § 5401, et seq., is designed to eliminate a rush to the
courthouse to determine jurisdiction. ... [2] § 5421. Initial child custody jurisdiction. ...
Billhime v. Billhime
... On February 28, 2007, Mother responded by filing a motion requesting that the trial
court relinquish jurisdiction over this child custody action to the Circuit Court for the
9th Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida. Following ...
AD v. MAB
... 1 MAB ("Father") appeals from the order entered in the Philadelphia County Court of Common
Pleas, which declined jurisdiction in this child custody matter in ... With any child custody case, the
paramount concern is the best interests of the child. Landis, supra, 869 A.2d at 1011. ...
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