I need to file an answer to a civil suit in the court of Common Pleas of York County Pa. and would like to know what form to get

There are many procedural tasks that may preceed the filing of an answer which may be able to narrow or end your case in your favor. You should...

How can I find out if a lawyer is reputable?

You can also ask the attorney for references. If you really want to do some diligence, go to the courthouse in the county where he primarily...

You should retain an experienced attorney who can navigate the system and work toward a resolution without points. This is very possible!, but not...

If a person's name is on a DEED to a house, does this indicate that this person resides there?

No! People may own numerous parcels of land all of which have deeds showing their ownership. your boyfriends should retain an attorney to handle...

I have been trying to divorce my abusive spouse for 4 years. Will a "master" divide the property and is it final when he does?

Once the marital estate is dissolved, you can proceed to the merits of the divorce grounds. It will take that next step and depending on the...

My brother is currently incarcerated in one county and missed a court date in another county. What can he do?

Why does he not have an attorney? That is crazy. He should apply for a free attorney if he cannot afford one. He needs one in both counties.

Mother has had no contact for 4 years with her children, is this considered abandonment in Pa. she has secondary custody

The child NEVER makes the decision about his/her custody. There are long reaching psychological/emotional consequences to having children actually...

How do I file for contempt for 1 below since the temp custody clause is in a Pfa against me? How to use 2,3 to weaken her case?

Hire an attorney. There is nothing more important than your child. Put your child first and ask yourself, what is truly best for my child? You...

When filing a civil suit, is it that I can file for three times the amount of damages?

Treble damages are available only if provide for by statute or contract. It is unclear from your question if you may seek treble damages. You...

I have a coworker a nurse LPN in pa who got a DUI and lost her drivers license she is still driving if we call the state police

Driving on a DUI related suspended license will result in a mandatory minimum period of incarceration of 90 days.