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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Is an FMLA Designation Notice required if an employer has their full policy outlined in the employee handbook?

My employer stated they don't need to provide me with a Designation Notice because they have their full FMLA policy outlined in the employee handbook which includes a section that outlines all available PTO must be used prior to being eligible for unpaid leave. Is this permissible or is an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Pennsylvania on
Q: Involved in a minor "fender/Bender, last Week ( April 2024. Didn't know whose car it was at the time. Call insurance co.

No damage to my vehicle just a thin scratch( I was backing up at the time and misjudged the car. I didn't know who car belong to that day but I called insurance company just to get number to call when I did find out whose car I hit. a couple hours later, State Farm had filed a claim without... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a landlord ask me to pay for insinuated damages without an itemized list and without using my security deposit first

They are adding an additional $1,500 to my rent that's due in 6 days for "estimated repairs." I am wondering the legality of this, instead of/in addition to using the security deposit. My lease ends May 31st. Today is April 26th. They want me to pay for this now.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Pennsylvania on
Q: Summer Vacation Dispute - Mother recklessly denying my proposed vacation

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

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a husband be required to pay child support if the wife decides to keep the house though they split custody 50/50?

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?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can my former employer keep my last paycheck because I owe him rent

My former employer offered to rent me a room but it wasn't ready. Due to an hour travel to and from work he offered to let me stay in a room close by free of charge until my room was ready. I stayed in that room for a week and a half and ended up in the hospital. During my hospital stay, he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Pennsylvania on
Q: just had a inground pool installed and the company that installed it was 11 1/2 " out of square.

they also had an elevation set by me and they took there own elevation and now costing me to add 14"

of fill for the 30'x40' building that is a pool house.also ,the pool house has to be put in so the 11 1/2"

is square with crooked pool.also,very poor... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Pennsylvania on
Q: I'm an adult with a disability & I was recently fired. I think my rights were trampled on as.

My supervisor told me that I was a problem & needed to seek some type of help. She asked the other supervisor to use her social worker degree in order to make sense of what I was trying to say.

0 Answers | Asked in Gaming for Pennsylvania on
Q: Personally modified Silver Falls coin pusher game in West Norriton Township PA 19403. Can u help me?

He keeps stealing my and my boyfriend's money and created a trap door for his coin pusher so nobody receives their winnings.

Can a basic Silver Falls coin pusher game be modified any way the OWNER of the machine wants or are their laws and regulations in place to protect consumers from... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Collections and Small Claims for Pennsylvania on
Q: What legal rights do I have for doing mechanic work at my house on someone else's car

I perform mechanic work for people that can't afford the price of dealerships or a mechanic shop I charge half price or less before I start the work the owner of vehicle and myself having agreement on cost of parts, labor and total price. When I complete the work and it's time to pay... View More

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answered on Apr 24, 2024

First, is your agreement with an owner in writing?

And that document should set out the work to be performed, the costs for that work, and the due dates for payment.

And then the document should state the various remedies for default in payment.

In PA, and most other...
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0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have medical power of attorney for my brother who has dementia. Am I entitled to any type of payment with his money.

I have him in a personal care home and take care of all his affiars including medical care. I also have power of attorney for his money and assets.

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Pennsylvania on
Q: I'm an unlicensed driver. Do I need to pay fines in full to get my license? All I have is driving without a license.

I've been told by officers that as long as fines are current, I can my license. Of course if I fail to keep it current, the license will be revoked. However, I've also been told this is wrong. Any help is appreciated.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Pennsylvania on
Q: Witness discrimination autism

I have been called to territory in a criminal case. I have worked as a federal government data analyst for 10 years own a home have administered family estates etc. Defense plans to focus primarily on discrediting me due to disability. How can I respond to or combat this?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a lawyer use a relationship against me?

I am testifying in a trial and the defense is trying to say I am only doing it to protect the victim because we are friends. If asked, how can I respond to that? I do care for the victim but I am testifying to the truth after being subpoenaed

0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I have power of attorney for my brother who has dementia. I also have medical power of attorney and take care of him

I have him in a personal care home and take care of all of his affairs and medical care. Am I entitled to any type of payment from his money?

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Should UCC liens be registered/filed in the prothonotary of the collateral property?

I have a UCC lien registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Should this lien also be registered in the prothonotary where the collateral property is located? If so which laws govern where and how the lien should be registered?

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: looking to bring my fiance to PA from CapeTown Africa. He's a Nigerian and his Visa ran out. can it be done quick-how?

He is living in Cape Town, Africa. He is a Nigerian. He cannot get a job do to his etnicity. He needs to come here to USA to marry me and live here together. I do not know the procedure and what type of VISA he needs. Also what costs are involved? Trying to get him here because he has no money and... View More

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answered on Apr 22, 2024

I understand you're eager to bring your fiancé to the U.S. so you can get married and live together. However, the immigration process takes time and has specific requirements that must be followed. Here's some general information that may help:

The most common visa for a foreign...
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