This is usually a good idea for two reasons. First, a parent may want to make sure of their rights before reaching an agreement. A fair and lasting agreement can be reached if both parents understand their rights. Second, if both parties agree, a lawyer may bring the agreement in as a legally binding court order, which can be enforced through court proceedings if one of the parties does not comply. Yes, yes. A judge may, at the request of both parties, amend a custody order at any time if it turns out that a change would be best for the children. It is very, very unusual for a parent to be denied contact with their children. A parent who does not have primary physical custody is generally entitled to partially saponed conservatory custody. I am in a situation where there is no court order at this time. The kids don`t want to see their father. You`re afraid of him. He keeps asking to see them, and the children refuse to enter his house, etc. Is PA asking me to “do it” or for the AP to simply ask me to appear because he is suing me for custody of Das? In other words, do I break the law by allowing children to stay with me until a court says otherwise? Years ago, and all the bodily bruises disappeared.

PA seems to have very few laws that protect children from contact due to past emotional scars…… If your case is just a custody matter (meaning you won`t get a divorce), you`ll find it a little easier. As in cases with an underlying divorce application, you have the option of mediation or trial, either with a lawyer or on your own. (Cooperation, on the other hand, is a decision-specific process.) Mediation and negotiation actually mean you would go back and forth until you and your child`s father have an agreement that you are willing to sign. Whether you share a mediator, hire your own lawyers or negotiate yourself, the end goal (this signed agreement) is the goal. You can also get custody and visit, but instead of the district court, your case would be decided (at least initially) in the Juvenile court and the house (or J-DR, as it is often called). The juvenile court is large for many reasons, but mostly because (1) it is much easier to navigate as judicial agents (a person who shows up without the help of a lawyer and (2) if you do not like the result, you can automatically challenge it in district court.