Living in a townhouse. a faulty swale has caused a sinkhole and flooding to my house. Am i responsible for damages?

Maybe, but a lot of it depends on the language in the HOA bylaws, the CCRs, and those sorts of things, and I can't give a definitive answer without...

I Have a warrant for a unpaid ticket, wii l be facing jail time?

The short answer is maybe. It depends on the ticket — driving under suspension carries jail time under some circumstances, for example. Most...

Statute of limitations on bad checks

Your question isn't really about the Statute of Limitations. The Statute of Limitations governs the amount of time that state has to FILE a...

Divorce papers

The idea that you "sign the papers" is a popular misconception. In Pennsylvania, each side files their own document called a "consent." Once each...

Surreptitious recording in apartment by roommate?

In a word: no. The facts you allege constitute a Wiretap Act violation, which is a felony punishable by up to 7 years in prison. Secret...

Brought a car from family member, car a lemon ,been 3months now since they got car ,i have no money back or a car

The Pennsylvania Lemon Law does not cover deals between private individuals, only car sales made by a car dealer. There is still the possibility of...

PA employee no compete contract

It is hard to say without reading the contract, but you can come into our West Chester office for a consultation and maybe we can help you.

The short answer is that she can name anyone as the putative father. However, you can file a petition to determine paternity and the court will...

What steps do I have to do to have my fiance adopt my son?

As long as the father is, or may be alive, obtaining an adoption can be a tricky thing. In Pennsylvania, a person's parental rights remain intact...

What does the law consider marital abandonment?

All married couples have the right to equitable distribution of the marital property. You may also have the right to alimony, based on the...