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My husband owns the house his mother lives in(rent free) insurance refuses to pay damages

Michael's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

Both lawyers are right. Get a local lawyer who enjoys chewing on insurance claims to work for you. The policy may be wrong for the claim that you...

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I am trying to find a lawyer who will help me get an expungement I don't have any means of payment and cannot get a job.

Michael's answer | Answered on April 26, 2014

Expungement is statewide practice and the standard Petition and Order is a fill in form. google UJS. You will get...

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How would a defendant request a court order to compel a business to provide a copy of video surveillance for defense evidence ?

Michael's answer | Answered on April 18, 2014

Is this a criminal case? Why file a Motion? Serve a subpoena. About $9.00 plus whatever you pay the guy to hand it to the worker at the...

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Question for those familiar with Open Carry in Pennsylvania

Michael's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

Good question. You ask about "permitted to open carry." It "seems" that there is no restriction on open carry at law and even the Phila Ordinance...

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Can I get be compensated for income that was not reported in a child support hearing?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Yes. There should be an adjustment. It may be that DR already knows. Phone or visit and ask. Ask for a conference. A lawyer could help. See the...

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Would I be required to pay the non-custodial parent any child support if my income is much higher than theirs?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Good question. Been answered. Colonna v. Colonna, 788 A.2d 430 (Pa. Super. Ct., 2001) Dad with 4 kids 73% of the time and real high income...

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Do any of you know of any free sites to obtain case law? I am Pro Se and writing a Superior Court Appellate Brief and I ...

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

You would be amazed how many lawyers will write briefs for cheap. $20.00 per hour is not unheard of. Put a want ad on Craigs List

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I have been seprated from my wife for 5 years and filed for divorce but she contested the divorce what can I do

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

The reason she is contesting the decree is not because she wants "marriage" but because she wants rights derivative from marriage. Namely spousal...

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What is the statute of limitations to sue the Lancaster Co Prison? Do I need to put them on notice within a certain time frame?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Research other suits against Lancaster County Prison. Note the plaintiff's lawyers and call 3 or more of them. Ones who have done local civil...

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Hi, I have old court cost an =d fines: it was sent to collections and now a whopping 7,942.90 I need help to lower the cost down

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

If you will give me your contact information, I will refer you to a York county lawyer who can submit the appropriate papers to permit the Court to...

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