Questions answered by James W. Zerillo

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If i want to give up all parental rights of my child, do I still have to pay child support in the state of Pennsylvania?

James's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

A parent can only consent to relinquish their parental rights in an Adoption proceeding where the other parent seeks to have the child adopted...

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What should I do about a DUI i got in Pennsylvania?

James's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

In addition to the answers provided by my colleagues you may face an additional license suspension in Pennsylvania for Underage Drinking.Consult a...

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Early termination fee AND responsible for rest of the lease

James's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

If the lease sets forth such a requirement you may be held to responsibility for the remaining months of the lease.Under general principles of...

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Who do I need to contact inorder to be included as a creditor in a Bankruptcy case.

James's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

I agree with the other answers.A local bankruptcy attorney can check on PACER which is an internet based docketing and records system to verify...

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I'm payee child is 18 Feb 2013,still in school,graduates 2014 when will child support end by Pa laws?

James's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

The general answer is when the child turns 18 or graduates from High School whichever occurs LAST.

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Chapter 13 and trustee?

James's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

I've found the Philadelphia Trustee's Office to be fairly flexible with matters such as plan payments.Generally,in my experience the Debtor has to...

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My husbands cousin just had a stoke and is unconcious, he has no other relatives, how can my husband get power of attorney?

James's answer | Answered on November 14, 2012

Your husband may be able to Petition the Court to be appointed Legal Guardian.I would consult with an Estate Planning attorney in your area.

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Am I entitled to any type of alimony after living together for 18 yrs. and raising 2 chidren in pa.?

James's answer | Answered on November 14, 2012

You may want to clarify your question.You indicated that you have "lived together" for 18 years.Alimony is,among numerous other factors,based upon...

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If a creditor is threatening to sue and I hire a bankruptcy attorney, can the attorney get it to stop?

James's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

If you have partially paid your attorney in preparation for a Bankruptcy filing,the attorney can contact the creditor to officially inform them of...

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I receive alimony payments. I recently received an inheritance around $100K. Do I need to disclosed this information to my ex?

James's answer | Answered on November 07, 2012

I agree.One of the issues you may want to include in your question is whether the agreement or Court Order allows your alimony to be modified based...

James W. Zerillo's Answers (502)

If i want to give up all parental rights of my child, do I still have to pay child support in the state of Pennsylvania?

What should I do about a DUI i got in Pennsylvania?

Early termination fee AND responsible for rest of the lease

Who do I need to contact inorder to be included as a creditor in a Bankruptcy case.

I'm payee child is 18 Feb 2013,still in school,graduates 2014 when will child support end by Pa laws?

Chapter 13 and trustee?

My husbands cousin just had a stoke and is unconcious, he has no other relatives, how can my husband get power of attorney?

Am I entitled to any type of alimony after living together for 18 yrs. and raising 2 chidren in pa.?

If a creditor is threatening to sue and I hire a bankruptcy attorney, can the attorney get it to stop?

I receive alimony payments. I recently received an inheritance around $100K. Do I need to disclosed this information to my ex?