I proposed a 1 week vacation in June
Mother denies my vacation saying “my family already bought the tickets to come see them, they only come once every few years, and can’t change the tickets”
She is trying to use the same vacation days as me after I have already made the... View More 
My husband and I are currently going through a divorce. He would like to sell the house but I would like to keep it. Will the court require the husband to pay child support to help with the child living needs though both parents will agree to split custody?
I want to give her temporary decision-making and responsibility powers. I wrote up a contract saying that she is liable and that we shall not be while she is with her, I put in there that she can make decisions about her health, school, etc. Can I do this without going to court. It is a short... View More
I am a Muslim, if I work for a company, and they are requesting information about my family, or the people I live with, or if involve in a lawsuit a company is requesting information about my family members, and I refuse to provide any information to protect their privacy and safety.
Do... View More
I proposed a vacation in June.
Mother denies my vacation saying, “my family already bought the tickets to come see them, they only come once every few years, and can’t change the tickets”.
She is trying to use the same vacation days as me after I have already made the... View More
We have been separated for more than a year, but living at same property.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In this situation, your tax filing status for 2023 depends on your marital status as of December 31, 2023. Here are a few things to consider:
1. If your divorce is not finalized by December 31, 2023, you are still considered married for tax purposes. In this case, you can choose to file... View More
I was also wondering if it was maditory that I have to be present for a hearing. I have severe panic attacks and wouldn't be able to attend them.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Here are the general steps for requesting a court order to withdraw funds from a restricted minor's account for orthodontic expenses in Pennsylvania:
1. Gather documentation: Collect estimates or invoices from the orthodontist showing the total cost of your daughter's braces... View More
Still in process of getting custody.
My parents are verbally abusive, and want to send me to a psych ward against my will. I don't believe that going into inpatient care is going to be the best option for me, but they don't care about my opinion. I believe the best option for me is to leave, as my parents won't let me... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
Pennsylvania justice is similar to that of a farmer leading his cattle to slaughter. The reach of justice is beyond belief, and only good voting will fix the problem.
Pennsylvania has a legal fishing net known as a dependency proceeding. This is an aberration of a process that lassos... View More
Parents allowed supervised visit . If children want to see them. Mother was killed on her way to visit children. Father hasn’t seen children over a year now. He provides no financial help at all . Children are terrified of him . Hes very abusive towards women and the children. But has parental... View More
My ex is saying that she is allowed to record our children during the phone call because she is the mother and they are minors. I never gave her consent to record any of the calls.
I have my medical card from the state, I would like to know if this would pose an issue with custody and if I could be drug tested by the court. She currently has primary custody of the child.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
If you are involved in a Protection From Abuse (PFA) case and fail to attend the hearing, the consequences depend on your role in the case. If you are the petitioner, the one who requested the PFA, not showing up could result in the dismissal of your case. This means the protective order may not be... View More
move back to PA but my parents want to stay in Portugal. I was hoping someone could help me figure out how to get emancipated so I could live on my own without my parents.
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
Hi Juliette, I understand that you're facing a challenging situation and are looking for ways to live independently in Pennsylvania (PA). Emancipation laws vary by state, but generally, they allow a minor to become responsible for their own welfare and make decisions independently of their... View More
Can she appoint my friend guardianship of me while living in Portugal?
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
As a US citizen living in Portugal on a D8 visa, your legal status and guardianship arrangements are subject to both US and Portuguese laws. In general, guardianship is appointed by a court when an individual is deemed incapable of making decisions for themselves, usually due to age (being a... View More
I know she filed some time ago but I wasn't working at the time. I just started working recently. Post office left a pink slip for me to pick up and sign for mail from Domestic Relations. If I don't sign and it's returned undeliverable, what happens? The mailing address is one that... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
There are numerous and serious misunderstandings about what child support is and isn't. This response will be too brief to fully explain this conjecture. We will try as much as we can.
The first major misconception is that joblessness is no defense against child support. A prisoner... View More
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