How are retirement benefits handled when one spouse retires and the spouses have been separated for some time but remain married

This is really not an Elder Law Question, but one to be answered by an attorney who specialize in Domestic Relations or Family Law. The fact that...

How can I prevent the upset tax sale of my home next month in PA?

If you are unable to locate pro bono help, you may have to DYI using the Bankruptcy Basic tab at www.pawb.uscourts.gov This is the...

Why is my husbands name still on a house that he surrendered during a chapter 7 bankruptcy about 5yrs ago?

As long as the record title is in your husband's name at the Courthouse, the local tax bills will be in his name. Unfortunately, the document...

Why would you want to want to avoid executing your Will in front of your attorney, especially since he/she prepared it. Assuming the dis-positive...

Is there any legal recourse to recoup cost of repairs on family home?

I would suggest that family fights like yours come up rather frequently. Your father's remedy may be to file a Mechanics Lien against the property...

What is considered a valid defense to civil suit made by a creditor.

There my be many defenses in Pennsylvania to a lawsuit, too numerous to set forth based on the information provided. Based on your inquiry, suggest...

What documentation should a spouse provide in a divorce as it applies to their personal bankruptcy, debt, liens, etc.

You have now sent three separate inquires on the same subject. Instead of you trying to accomplish, it is not a DYI project. Suggest you hire an...

My spouse had a HELOC in his own name during our marriage but he had it discharged in bankruptcy. Can he still agree to pay?

This is really a situation which you should discuss with a Family Law or Domestic Relations attorney in you area. Most experienced attorney in...

Can I seek legal advice if told to pull the plug by UPenn doctors and now the judge is denying custody because of this decision?

Your question is can you seek a lawyer. The simple answer is that you always have the right to seek legal advice. However, as the prior attorneys...

What right does my father have to his house? Should there have been a notary when will was changed? Can beneficiary be witness?

Your inquiry is too complicated to give you an answer. If you have your own attorney, consult with him or her. If you do not yet have your own...