Questions answered by Penelope A. Boyd

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Can one parent file Power of Attorney without the other parent's permission?

Penelope's answer | Answered on August 25, 2015

Your custody order will have provisions relating to legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make important decisions regarding...

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If I file for legal separation from my husband does that protect me from any debt he may incur until we are divorced?

Penelope's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

Pennsylvania does not have a process for filing for legal separation in the courts. And nothing prevents you from filing for the divorce and you...

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In philadelphia how long is a restraining order in effect

Penelope's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

The Protection from Abuse order contains the information about its length in the body of the order. As Mr. Viola has stated, the temporary order...

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Can I see my fiance in jail if the court ordered a no contact order that neither of us wanted in first place?

Penelope's answer | Answered on August 02, 2015

The short order is that you can't. The Court put an order in place for a reason. You and he are free to challenge the order, ask for it to be...

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=My husband and I have a neighbor who has started telephone, verbal abuse and letters in our mail slot, how do we stop this?

Penelope's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

This is not a domestic violence situation because you have no family or household relationship with the neighbor. That does not mean it not a...

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How do I get my husband to pay mortgage? Separation and divorce.

Penelope's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Are you anticipating a divorce? That process may give you the opportunity to protect some of your assets. Another route might be to consult a...

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If there's domestic abuse in a home do you have to send children there with a custody order?

Penelope's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

Exposing your children to this environment is a reason for concern. The appropriate way to deal with it is to petition the court for a...

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With 50/50 custody what is the best way to keep ex from relocating with the kkds

Penelope's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Relocation is a complicated process so I would suggest you hire a local attorney to advise you on how to proceed. First, there is the question as...

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What is the penalty for calling someone who has a pfa against you? This is the first time she has done it.

Penelope's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

PFA violations should be reported to the police. They have the power to enforce it by filing charges and make decisions based on the circumstances...

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How do I, as a grandparent, obtain separate visitation, from my Daughter ? Physical custody is with sister.

Penelope's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

You should contact a local family law attorney about your rights as a grandparent. You will likely have to prove that you were living with you...

Penelope A. Boyd's Answers (327)

Can one parent file Power of Attorney without the other parent's permission?

If I file for legal separation from my husband does that protect me from any debt he may incur until we are divorced?

In philadelphia how long is a restraining order in effect

Can I see my fiance in jail if the court ordered a no contact order that neither of us wanted in first place?

=My husband and I have a neighbor who has started telephone, verbal abuse and letters in our mail slot, how do we stop this?

How do I get my husband to pay mortgage? Separation and divorce.

If there's domestic abuse in a home do you have to send children there with a custody order?

With 50/50 custody what is the best way to keep ex from relocating with the kkds

What is the penalty for calling someone who has a pfa against you? This is the first time she has done it.

How do I, as a grandparent, obtain separate visitation, from my Daughter ? Physical custody is with sister.