I live in Pa. My ex in Oh. lost her home & my child is homeless. She wants me 2 keep her til she gets a place 2 live

Some of the legal issues you are facing include being cited and fined for not letting your child attend school when she should. Find a way to put your child in school as the other issues are figured out so as to avoid trouble with the law.

This is your daughter. If you have to drive four hours, find a way to make it happen. Get a lawyer and get custody. I know it may be inconvenient for you but don't send her the message that she is an inconvenience.

I agree with the previous post, and with an attitude like your X-wife I can understand why she is now an "X". People need to love and take care of their children First!

Do it! Will give you time to be with your child

sadiesmomma, did you stop to think that maybe this guy isn't paying any child support? (Not accusing, just saying) Many people in the US are facing homelessness from what I understand, so it in no way reflects on the mother. That being said, it is highly unreasonable for her to expect you to do a 4-hour commute....just put her in school there and once she goes back to your ex, she can transfer to another school. If your wife continues to be unreasonable, tell her (calmly) that she is leaving you no option but to file for custody of her. You should file something to show that you do have custody of her term; the courts will certainly award you at least temporary custody and they will not let her mom dictate a 4-hour commute for school. That wouldn't just be hard on you, it would be very difficult for your daughter as well.

If getting an attorney involved isn't a possibility you should at least draw up a contract regarding you taking a temporary custody and have it signed by both you and the mom in front of witnesses and have it notorized. Regardless of what these other posters have said, a 4 hour drive one way 5 days a week for school is insane, im guessing half of the people who have commented "just do it" have never dealt with an issue like this, plus you have no guarantee that the mom won't relocate to another school district anyway. You should just seek temp custody an enroll her in your local school, and if mom hasn't been able to find permanent residence within a set specified time you may want to seek full custody, if mom is Reasonable she should stop support for the time being but I'm sure she won't based on her financial position.

Here's a suggestion, file a motion in court for temporary custody of your child (I am assuming the mother has been awarded custody), at that hearing ask the court to appoint an attorney for your daughter, this attorney would be paid by the system and will do what's best for the daughter/what the daughter wants. Also, attorneys do a certain amount of pro bono work, look around/call around until you find one that is willing to take you on for free. Under the circumstances, I would ask for permanent custody if it is alright with your wife. It is simple courtesy to ask for her opinion/permission. If she loves you, she will say absolutely!