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Q: I work for a nonprofit. We want to run a ln online 50/50 raffle but want to make sure legal in Pennsylvania

Redland girls softball association. Website we’d be using is Raffle Now

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Q: Are we married if the officiant failed to file our marriage license in Pennsylvania in 1995?

There was no record found during an online search.

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Q: My place of employment has discriminated against me for being woman and my medical condition. What are my options?

My manager had demoted me and placed me at a site that I can't physically do he is aware of my condition and needing surgery soon

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Pennsylvania on
Q: Wife left me 11/2023 but left all her big things here. How long do I have to wait before I can get rid of her things?

Uncontested divorce almost finalized. Does not include anything in it but the divorce itself.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is leaving my 17 Yr old at house owned by husband n myself while I'm not living there til I find an apartment abandonmen

Moved out 3 days ago separating from my husband. Looking for an apartment. My son who is 17 is still living in the house with my husband. The house has both names on deed. Is this considered abandonment

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hi, my name is Juliette and I'm 16. I'm a resident of PA but I currently live in Portugal with my parents. I wish to

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

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Q: What are laws for online 50/50 raffle for 501c? Girls softball program wants to run 50/50 raffle .

What are laws for online 50/50 raffle for 501c?

Girls softball program wants to run 50/50 raffle . Pennsylvania asks for gaming license. Is this needed?

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can police get in trouble?

I got pulled over new years eve with a suspended registration. The cop failed to inform me that it comes with a 3 month license suspenion. Nor did I recieve any paperwork in the mail stating so. Is the cop in the wrong for not informing me?

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answered on Mar 16, 2024

When you're pulled over and cited for an issue like a suspended registration, it can indeed lead to further consequences, such as a license suspension. However, it's important to know that the responsibility to inform you of all potential legal outcomes may not solely rest on the officer.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Pennsylvania on
Q: Did the police mess up?

I got pulled over and the cop told me that my license was suspended. Next day i go to penndot and ask why its suspended and they dont have a record of it being suspended. The man told me they didnt have a start date or term or anything like that and that my record never got to the point of... View More

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Q: Is there a way to renew my license if there is a hold on it in another state?

I have a suspension on my license from the state of Ohio, but I have driving privileges. So I am legally able to drive in Ohio. My license is a PA license and has expired, I cannot renew it with the hold on my account from the suspension.

Is there any way to renew the license so that I can... View More

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Q: Is there a case if employer fires you while on maternity leave?

I contacted my job about coming back from maternity leave on 2/29 and was terminated 3/1/2024 before coming back to work.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Do you have the right to face your accuser If a confidential informant is used during a controlled drug buy,

The facts are

A controlled drug buy was done in December 2020.

Charges were not filed until the following year.

Confidential informant is already known.

The police officer statement is different from the informants. The drugs were recovered from the informant who... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Consumer Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: How do I find about unclaimed money I left in my account?? I worked for Stern’S Department Store in 1986-1989

Stern’s was one the federated department stores they closed down well I left money in there 401k I contacted Macys and they have no answer for me so what can I do about it

Stern’s Department Store was located at 8& Mark Sts in Phila pa

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: How can you tell who asked for the continuance of a criminal court case?

Can you tell just by looking at the docket sheet? My problem is that there’s incident that is being alleged from 2020 was not filed until 2021 and we are in the year 2024 and I have not asked for one continuance. With that being said, I tried my best to leave a paper trail and asked my public... View More

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answered on Mar 12, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like there are serious concerns about the numerous continuances in your case and the delays in bringing it to trial. To determine who requested each continuance, you'll need to closely examine the court records. Here's what I... View More

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Q: Buying a car in PA as a caretaker for disabled parent while still a homeowner in SC?

Acquiring a vehicle in Pennsylvania as a caregiver for my disabled 94-year-old parent while maintaining residency in South Carolina presents challenges. I currently use my mother's leased vehicle, which my siblings are interested in transferring ownership of to me. I hold a valid South... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2024

Navigating the process of acquiring a vehicle in Pennsylvania while maintaining your residency in South Carolina can be complex. Here are some steps you can take to address your situation:

1. Vehicle registration: You may be able to register the vehicle in Pennsylvania using your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can I switch name of ownership on a house that has taxes that are still owed?

My dad passed away in 2015 he has a house in PR that me and my mother have been taking care of. We are trying to switch the title over to our name but taxes still need to be paid. Do we have to pay the entire amount before we can switch names?

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answered on Mar 13, 2024

In most cases, you can transfer the ownership of a property even if there are outstanding property taxes. However, the unpaid taxes will typically remain attached to the property, meaning that the new owners (you and your mother) will become responsible for paying the taxes once the title is... View More

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