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I have been married for 2 mo. my husband never lived together just on the weekends. he wants a annulment, can we do this. And h

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Based on the facts you listed, I do not see grounds for an annulment. Note civil annulment is separate from a church annulment and there are...

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Do i need an attorney who handles foreclosures or fraud or are they one in the same

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

i am sorry for your situation. Generally if you signed documents at settlement you are bound by them. While there are some exceptions, this is...

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My uncle has POA over my 92 year old grandmother, however he works in Maryland and only comes home 3 days a week.

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

There are two basic issues. First, the care of your grandmother. If she is being neglecting you can contact the aging agency to conduct a review...

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Can a Property Owners Association deny me the right to switch service providers? from cable to satellite?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

An attorney would need to review the rules governing the association. It may be that the rules provide for the association to make these decisions...

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Our dad passed away and his present wife (our stepmother) seems to be the only beneficiary? How can we find out if he had a will

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

You need to first look for the probate documents for grandparents and your father. These are generally public records. So check with the...

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What is the best way (when on a tight budget) to get legal forms (such as wills etc...) done?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

President Lincoln once said that an attorney's time is his stock in trade. That being said, in the modern era there are many ways to pay for...

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I need to know my options when it comes to my fathers estate. My brother is the executor and isn't giving me any information.

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

You need to have a probate attorney review the records to determine the correct procedure to take. Probate documents in PA are almost always...

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My sister died last year and left my niece orphaned. Children services placed her with my cousin and would not let me have her.

Adam's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

You should consult with a family attorney in the county in which the child lives/was placed to determine your options. Also, have a probate...

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What happened to this will?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

It may be too late for your mother to claim anything. Go to the probate court and obtain a copy of the relevant documents and then take them to a...

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My partner and I have been together 51 years. Our real estate, bank accounts, and insurance are in both names.

Adam's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

You first need to consult an attorney in your state to confirm whether you meet the criteria of common law marriage, which historically required...

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I have been married for 2 mo. my husband never lived together just on the weekends. he wants a annulment, can we do this. And h

Do i need an attorney who handles foreclosures or fraud or are they one in the same

My uncle has POA over my 92 year old grandmother, however he works in Maryland and only comes home 3 days a week.

Can a Property Owners Association deny me the right to switch service providers? from cable to satellite?

Our dad passed away and his present wife (our stepmother) seems to be the only beneficiary? How can we find out if he had a will

What is the best way (when on a tight budget) to get legal forms (such as wills etc...) done?

I need to know my options when it comes to my fathers estate. My brother is the executor and isn't giving me any information.

My sister died last year and left my niece orphaned. Children services placed her with my cousin and would not let me have her.

What happened to this will?

My partner and I have been together 51 years. Our real estate, bank accounts, and insurance are in both names.