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Without my consent and he has been asked to remove it. On this profile my father is seeking sexual companionship. My father resides in North Carolina
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
The freedom of speech is preserved in the Bill of Rights, and only a court can abridge that right if there is a compelling state interest and the abridgment is narrowly tailored. Hence, without a court order from a family court judge aiming to protect the identity of a child in litigation, it is... View More 
My soon to be ex-husband filed for divorce because I couldn’t. The children and I have been pinching pennies since separation and don’t have the funds for an attorney. His attorney sent me a notice about making an agreement for marital debts. I sent them an email on Nov.17.
I received a... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Any attorney here would love to offer carefully tailored guidance as to what this asker must do to preserve her rights in a Pennsylvania divorce action. However, we cannot do it because of both the user agreement in place here on Justia, and ethical limitations as to offering anonymous legal advice... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Yes. The father can claim his children on his tax returns if the mother and father enter into a stipulation in court and agree for father to get the tax deduction. The parents can agree to alternate the deduction for each tax year, or they can agree to any other division of the deduction they wish.... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In Pennsylvania, as in other states, the right to claim a child as a dependent for tax purposes is not automatically linked to paying child support. Typically, the parent who has primary physical custody of the child for the majority of the year has the right to claim the child on their taxes.... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In Pennsylvania, if your ex-partner willingly decides not to exercise their scheduled custody time and explicitly communicates that they don't want to see the child during their designated time, it is unlikely that you would be held in contempt for keeping the child during that period.... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
One must be very cautious about raising a child in a broken home under custody court orders in Pennsylvania. The word "contempt" can trigger various sanctions available under the custody contempt statute, and the Superior Court has affirmed contempt orders because it is putting its foot... View More
I am a private investigator. My client's son is classified as an endangered missing adult. He vanished on October 23, 2023, has never gone missing before and has a mental health condition that meets the criteria for "endangered." My client resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2023
Generally speaking, once litigation is commenced, attorneys have subpoena power. They can subpoena 3rd parties for information they can't otherwise get. In your situation, I see no reason a subpoena couldn't be issued for the records you need and since the phone is in your client's... View More
It's actually the 2 of them attached to my phone. I believe there sharing calenders and locations ect. He goes by his name and she goes by mine. I'll ask google my current location and it tells me her locations. One night it said I was about a mile from my house. So I pushed directions... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
You need to hire an attorney who specializes in family relations law and regularly practices in your county. There is no magic bullet that the lawyers here can give you that will substitute for getting your own representation. If you wish to prove what you have alleged you will also need to hire... View More
I’m in Philly just trying know which court can I get a court order for this and can a lawyer represent me?
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Philadelphia, to obtain a court order for a live birth record, you would typically go to the family court or the court of common pleas, as they handle matters related to vital records and personal documents. The specific division or department within the courthouse can vary, so it's a good... View More
My father has just died. He has a simple estate: no real property, no valuable possessions, and all his money is in a checking account, less than $10k. Do I need a lawyer to handle the details of his passing?
answered on Jan 22, 2025
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. Although some questions go unanswered here on the forum, you could try reposting and adding the headings, "Probate" and "Estate Planning."... View More
I was in contact with my lawyer multiple times he did not tell me that my retainer was exceeded or that I was being charged past the $2500 of my retainer did not get any invoices no billing until months after the conciliation was completed and all it was was a letter that said I owed over $2000... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2024
What is your question? Are you asking if you owe your attorney the additional fees? Have you tried having a reasonable discussion with the attorney? I suggest that you do this before deciding what to do about the additional fees. You should receive a detailed invoice outlining the services... View More
I reached out to my parents to ask for my birth certificate and social security card, the original copies, I am 21, and they are refusing to give them to me. So I am considering having the police remove the documents from their house and return them to me, is this legal? I live in Lancaster PA, but... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
If your parents are withholding your birth certificate and Social Security card, you have the right to request these documents, especially since you are an adult at 21. These are personal documents that belong to you, and you should have access to them. In this situation, it’s important to try to... View More
Can a Dependency Court in Allegheny County, PA, still enforce a protection order and issue a Rule to Show Cause against a parent after the involuntary termination of parental rights, especially if the parent has filed an appeal?
If a parent's rights were involuntarily terminated and... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
In Allegheny County, PA, after an involuntary termination of parental rights (TPR), a parent is generally no longer considered a "party" to the dependency case. The court's order stating that the parent is not to be notified of future proceedings indicates that their legal standing... View More
guardian his friend & a trustee ..do I as the wife get money to raise the child and take care of myself?
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Child support, in money, generally ceases upon death of the payor.
You can elect to take against the Will, however, your question offers no values to support a recommendation.
Confer with an experienced PA lawyer, armed with your full facts. to get your best recommendation.
I am a US citizen (born in PA and have lived in OH, NY, MD, and MI) but have been living in Germany for the past 3 years. At the beginning of this year, I got married and I wanted to change my last name to take my husband’s last name, but I also want to change my middle name to my maiden name. In... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
Changing your name in the US while residing abroad can be a bit complex, but it is possible. To change your name, you generally need to file a petition with the court in the state where you last resided or where you have some form of residency connection. Since you have a birth certificate from... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
When your mom received the car as a gift from her father in Pennsylvania, there were no immediate tax consequences because gifts are not subject to income tax. However, Pennsylvania does impose an inheritance tax on the transfer of property from a deceased person to their heirs.
Since your... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
Living in government housing in Pennsylvania and having a son on Megan's Law list raises important concerns. Each housing authority might have its own rules and regulations regarding visitors, especially those with criminal records.
Typically, housing authorities prioritize safety and... View More
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
Just want to hire an attorney for my child custody case and file contempt for the other parent doesn’t follow many of the court order. Thank you.
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
Google dot com is a good place to start looking for a family law attorney. We here cannot refer ourselves out to individual askers. That would violate the user agreement here on this website.
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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