Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

I am a mother of two children who is going for custody in February of 2011. I am concerned about my getting full custody of them. My ex and I are not in agreement on this matter. I want sole custody, however, I want him to have visitation right but it be supervised. The reason for this is because I know my kids need and love their father and I don't want to take that away yet if I let him take my children I know he is doing things around them that should not be done. He is a drug addict and where is currently residing (his mother's home) they do the same. He has asked to keep our daughter overnight but he is living in the basement and has no place for her to sleep. We have had discussions because I have walked in while he had our daughter and his own mother and sister were getting high in the dining room while my daughter was in the living room watching them. I don't know how to handle this. I want their father to be apart of thier lives but I am afraid that if they go with him something might happen because of this. I know he loves our children and I want what's fair for them. Can you advise me as to what my options are?


Asked on 12/28/10, 7:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Justin Gearty Law Office of Justin C Gearty Jr

While there is no custody order, you may prevent the father from having any visists unsuperised. Whether or not the court will order his visitation to be supervised will be up to the judge or hearing officer. If you don't already have an attorney, I would suggest that you retain one asap. If you can't afford one, I would suggest that you contact your local bar association to see if you qualify for any pro bono programs. Having an attorney present your case will give you the best chance of getting what you are asking for.

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Answered on 1/02/11, 2:00 pm


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