Looking to find a lawyer who gives free consultations or inexpensive one to ask questions about my rights.

Many local attorneys offer free or low cost consultations. I am including the link for the referral program run by the Northampton County Bar...

I work at a recovery house. is it illegal to withhold personal property a resident leaves behind until rent arrears are payed

As a landlord you would be required to hold onto the property for at least 10 days after the tenant left, if during that 10 days the tenant...

If she files for a PFA you will have a hearing at which you can refute her evidence and allegations and present evidence of your own. I strongly...

I was given a citation for retail theft for my first time how will this affect me ? can i get it expunged ? will i go to jail?

It is extremely unlikely you would be sentenced to jail. You may be looking at a fine up to $250, although that is just the fine amount and the...

Is there a such thing as a restraining order in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania uses a similar legal tool called a Protection From Abuse order or PFA for short. PFA's can be obtained against someone who is a...

I have a pfa on someone and he wants me to come to the jail and see him ,will I get in trouble if I do?

It sounds like he may already be in violation of the PFA. While you cannot get into trouble if you try to see him it is possible the jail will not...

My ex put a pfa on me and we had 50 50 custody how can I get full custody on him even tho she has a pfa

I agree that you should retain an attorney both for the custody issue and to attend your PFA hearing. Judges are very lenient in granting...

I been separate from my husband 2 years.. Finally waiting day over... What I have to do to get divorce...

Attorney Costopoulos has outlined the procedure for you exactly. I am adding a link below to the York County self-help divorce packet. The...

Can my husband that's in jail have his new girlfriend file for divorce papers if she has power of attorney.

It is possible for your husband to file for divorce while incarcerated. However, the first set of papers you received should have been notifying...

Brother on drugs in rehab, ex got temp custody. We would like to keep our nephew here where he's grown up for 14 yrs.

Depending on how much you have been responsible for your nephew in the past the court may grant you standing to ask for custody. Your nephew is...