Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

My "former-mother-in-law" wants me to give her joint custody of my two children. Her son, the children's father, lives with her but does not have custody. My children go back and forth between my home and their grandmother's (where father also lives) frequently. I do NOT set any type of restriction as far as how often they see their father and grandmother. Their father has been in and out of rehabs and does not work. I do not receive child support. The grandmother helps me care for the children financially. IE: helping pay for tutor, clothing, etc.
I am worried that if I ever allowed the grandmother to have joint/shared custody (she has never been a legal guardian of my children) she would try to use this as a means to limit the time that I had with my children. Again, I do not set limitations on her involvement with my children. I know she loves them very much. She and I do not see eye to eye on many issues, including this one. She has become very aggressive with this issue. I do not understand what would/could change if she did have this legal "joint" custody......What would she be "allowed to do" that she isn't already doing?

Asked on 8/01/10, 7:25 am

John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

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If there is no custody order I suggest you get one.

One thing is if you consent to give here any form of custody she would have standing to initiate custody actions against you.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.

{John}

Answered on 8/06/10, 7:35 am

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