Questions answered by Justin C. Gearty Jr.

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Can a married sex offender with step child not on probation, adopt a child foreign or domestic in PA?

Justin's answer | Answered on April 27, 2011

Its hard to answer that question without knowing more. Is it possible, yes, however, this person will go through extra scrutiny from the courts...

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Is there anything i can do to get my wife to allow me to get our children when she wont answer my calls?

Justin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2011

I agree with the previous post. It sounds like you need to file a custody complaint in order to obtain a custody order. Once an order is...

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What do i need to do to change my daughters last name?

Justin's answer | Answered on March 07, 2011

I would suggest that you retain a lawyer to do this. This will require a petition to be filed and a hearing before a judge will be scheduled. ...

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Can a father not be awarded 50/50 custody 4 a misdamenor on his record?

Justin's answer | Answered on March 06, 2011

Its hard to say without doing a thorough consultation, however, generally speaking, a minor misdemeanor will not have much of an effect on the...

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My child turns 12 in the year 2013 and wants to come live with me(mother),dose he have a legal right to do so,against the father

Justin's answer | Answered on March 05, 2011

I agree with the previous two posts. Assuming there is no current custody order, I would suggest that you try to work this out with the father. ...

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Credit Card Case Suit

Justin's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

I would suggest that you consult with an attorney. An attorney can evaluate your case and let you know if you have any potential defenses and if...

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I got my driving license suspended and was caught six times. How can I get it back before six years in PA?

Justin's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

You should consult with a lawyer. A review of your traffic record is needed. Please be advised that if you are caught driving under suspension...

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Custody and child support issue

Justin's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

Yes, child support can be ordered without a formal custody order in place. If you have the child more than 40% of overnights, you may qualify for...

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I contracted for an energy sales company out of Dallas-Ft. Worth, Tx last year. How can I get them to pay me my commissions?

Justin's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

I agree with the previous post. How this is handled will come down to the terms of the contract. With that much in commissions owed, you would be...

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If I would ask my husband for a divorce, can he legally kick me out of the house, since he owned it before we were married?

Justin's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

You would be best served by scheduling a consultation with an attorney. This way all the facts of the case can be reviewed and the attorney could...

Justin C. Gearty Jr.'s Answers (322)

Can a married sex offender with step child not on probation, adopt a child foreign or domestic in PA?

Is there anything i can do to get my wife to allow me to get our children when she wont answer my calls?

What do i need to do to change my daughters last name?

Can a father not be awarded 50/50 custody 4 a misdamenor on his record?

My child turns 12 in the year 2013 and wants to come live with me(mother),dose he have a legal right to do so,against the father

Credit Card Case Suit

I got my driving license suspended and was caught six times. How can I get it back before six years in PA?

Custody and child support issue

I contracted for an energy sales company out of Dallas-Ft. Worth, Tx last year. How can I get them to pay me my commissions?

If I would ask my husband for a divorce, can he legally kick me out of the house, since he owned it before we were married?