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0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Pennsylvania on
Q: Got a ticket for suspended registation

Back in Dec. of last year, I supposedly got a ticket for suspended registration. Thing is, I never got pulled over by said cop and never recieved the citation in the mail. I pleaded not guilty but ended up being found guilty. Is there anything I can do to not have my license suspended?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Pennsylvania on
Q: I’m on SSD and have lived alone for over a year. I’m low income and afraid I won’t be able to afford an attorney.

We have been married for 20 years and all I want is half the value of the family home.

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Bankruptcy and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: How do I get myself out of a civil action due to a large sum debt? I had thought of filing chapter 7.

Multiple debts totaling over $30k and I am slowly paying them all.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Pennsylvania on
Q: my mom passed. my children and i live here. i am being told i have to leave with out legal notice. what are my options

i am being givin no time to find a place. my mom passed in april on the 15th i was told by the exector my uncle and is telling me i have to leave before i have a place for my children and i

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: We bought a 2024 Buick Envista, and someone hit the car back in 2/13/2024 and GM can not get us the parts to fix the car

Is been almost 6 months and we do not have our car, GM is giving us a hard time even paying for the rental that we have. Can we do something about it? We are charging for the rental with our Credit cards and we are requesting for GM to buy our car back and they told us no. They also have us pay... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Tax Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Guardians/Trustees

If assets in my will shall pass to a minor and I have named a guardian in the will, must the guardian be approved and monitored by the court?

On the other hand, if the assets are passed to a trustee (whom is also named), must the trustee be approved and monitored by the court?

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

If you've named a guardian in your will for a minor beneficiary, the court typically needs to approve this guardian to ensure they are fit to take on the responsibility. The court's approval process involves verifying the guardian's suitability and may include ongoing oversight to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Pennsylvania on
Q: Soon filing for chapter 7 but before I do I am getting a new vehicle, my Dad is co-sign. Is tgis a terrible idea?

The current vehicle I don’t want stuck with for 7 years with ch 7 b/c it’s worth more than what’s owed.

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

Getting a new vehicle before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be risky. When you file for Chapter 7, your assets, including a new car, become part of the bankruptcy estate. The trustee might view the new vehicle as an attempt to protect an asset from creditors, which could complicate your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Estate Planning for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can I use an Affidavit of Heirship to sell my Mother’s house after she passed away? No will/left with a mortgage.

We have already assumed mortgage payments but have decided against keeping the house and want to sell. What are the steps?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: When can I get my firearm back from the state police.

There was an incident where someone, not the owner, pointed a firearm with an empty clip at someone. The state police were called and showed up but did not take the firearm. The following day the mother of the owner took the firearm, refused to give it back, and without consulting the owner and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can I sue an insurance company of an at fault accident on my own? My insurance company closed my claim with no coverage.

A friend of mine was driving my vehicle and was in a non fault accident where a driver from the right lane (same direction) sped up and cut them off so they wouldn’t have to stop behind a bus. My insurance closed the claim with no coverage because I was not the person driving my vehicle. Can I go... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can you explain to me the divorce agreement?Chapter 23 section 101 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.What does it mean

My father-in-law just died without a will.So the three remaining children get the estate, However , in the divorce agreement , the mother said that her of the property was to go to the children. The reason I ask is because tour biological and the other or step.So it would be the biological children... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: My mom was in an abusive marriage and was forced to surrender her dog, now divorced can we sue the shelter for him back?

She’s had her poodle for 12 years prior to the marriage. They were only married for a year and during that time he threaten to kill her dog and mistreated him, out of fear she surrendered him to the Providence animal shelter. He’s been adopted and it’s been about 9m. She’s severely... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Pennsylvania on
Q: Veteran burial and plot allowance benefit question.

If an immediate family member applies for these benefits and they're paid out to the order of their name, are they legally their funds or do they still need to be included as a part of the late family member's estate?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can someone explain to me the Pa divorce code chapter 23sec 101

My parents were divorced 20 years ago my mother's half of the property was supposed to be left to the children now my father passed there is no will and I was just wondering if you can explain to me a little bit more about the divorce and how that works

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Pennsylvania on
Q: I need help retaining custody of my child.

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