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Family Law
Pennsylvania
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There is no law specifically prohibiting giving tobacco to a minor (only the sale thereof). If a cop/prosecutor wanted to be a jerk, you could be... Read More
She can re-file. Judges look to see if the threats are imminent (i.e. recent).
It does not void the PFA. Be careful not to reply to her contact.
If your Mother wants to discontinue the PFA, she can petition the court to make it... Read More
I presume you had a QDRO to distribute the benefit. You can enter an Amended QDRO if the plan administrator requires it.
The Bureau of Child Welfare Services:
Roseann Perry, Director Bureau of Child and Family Services Tel: 412-565-5168
I don't know enough facts about your case. However, you need to start by filing for joint custody in the county where the children live. If you... Read More
If they refuse to stop, give them a 15-day Notice to Quit. Then, file an eviction complaint at your local magistrate's office.
The other student's parents and/or the school. I would talk to the school about having their insurance cover the bill. Otherwise, you will have to... Read More
You are correct. You need to be given a 15-day "Notice to Quit." If you don't leave after the 15 days, he can then bring a suit at the magistrate to... Read More
Yes, you can sue your mother. You also may want to call the PA Attorney General's identity theft department.
Whether supervised visits are ordered is very fact-specific in custody cases, depending on factors such as the allegations giving rise to the... Read More
If he really wants his lawyer to add you to the deed and the lawyer refuses to do so, then he needs to find a new lawyer.
As it stands, if you... Read More
You need to file a report with the county CYF/CYS. If your daughter is being mistreated, move to modify his custodial times so that there are no... Read More
Have they abandoned the house and personal property? If so, you can throw it out. If you want them to remove it themselves or pay for it to be... Read More
Dad still has a right to pursue custody if he chooses to; however, the court must look at the best interest of the child, which is the standard to be... Read More
No, you are treated as a tenant under the law. They need to give you a 15 day Notice to Quit, then bring suit for eviction in the local Magisterial... Read More
Go back to the judge and ask him/her to reconsider and bring all the documents with you.
If she left the state with the children without your permission, you can ask the court to order her to return the children pending the outcome of... Read More
If it is cutting into your workday, I believe they are. However, I think you should call the Pa. Human Rights Commission, they can offer help: (717)... Read More
If you want to sue the County, you need a civil rights attorney. Beware that applicable statutes of limitations may have expired.
It's very possible that the Department of Public Welfare made her file since she is receiving benefits on his behalf. I would defend against the... Read More
There are spy shops online that sell devices that will detect if your calls are being bugged. Also, you can hire a private investigator to check it... Read More
You should speak with an elder law estate attorney immediately. You may need to find another POA or Guardian, other than your children. If you cannot... Read More
It shouldnt be difficult. You can go on line and find out. The PA Department of Vital Statistics birth and death records. There is one in downtown... Read More
It depends on your living situation. If you rent and he is on the lease, ask the landlord to evict him. If he is not on the lease, you have to move... Read More