Potentially, but more information is required. What type of crimes? How long ago did they occur? Look up statute 23 Pa.C.S. § 5329....

Child Custody Appeal Decision

When it comes to the legal system, there rarely is swift justice. The wheels of justice move slowly. Your standard appeal can take a long time...

I recently separated from my girlfriend and all of my belongings are still in her house and she has locked me out of the house?

The best way to recover your items is a Replevin Action. The procedure is contained in sections 1070-1088 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil...

What rights does a father have to a child if they are not on the birth certificate in Pennsylvania?

I strongly recommend consulting an appropriate Family Law attorney in your area. The answer to your question is unclear, complex, and raising more...

I try to start my answers the same way - reminding the reader that this advice is worth what you paid for it! Also, I recommend a consultation with...

Can i sue a landlady for covering mold up with cardboard and painting over it to make it look like the wall

In my opinion, probably not, UNLESS you have an injury you can link to the mold (e.g., respiratory problems, skin problems, etc.). If you have...

I live in pennsylavania and unfortunately i have fallen 1 month behind on my rent, can my landlord lock me out?

Your landlord CANNOT lock you out of your apartment. Self-help evictions, as they are legally termed, are prohibited in Pennsylvania. The...

Please see my blog article on this topic at: http://blog.princelaw.com/landlord-blog. There is a three-part series on the Implied Warranty of...

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Signed a lease but have not moved in yet. Walked in 1st day and roaches all over.

Please see the series of three blog articles I wrote on this subject. They are located at: http://blog.princelaw.com/landlord-blog. In...

If all parental rights are terminated in Pennsylvania can the terminated parents sue the new adoptive parents for visitation?

No. The biological parents cannot sue for visitation. Once parental rights are terminated, their rights to the children are no different than...