Brian Edward Sipe's Answers (1569)

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If I paid a retainer fee and my attorney withdraws after a year, after my deposition , will I get my retainer money back?

Brian's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

I would add to these answers that you should have a written agreement with your attorney which sets out in detail how your retainer is to be...

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In PA, was never served but court doc says I was by way of "Adult family member with whom I reside with" - I live alone. Valid?

Brian's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Service of process is taken very seriously and you can probably defeat it but you will only be dragging out the litigation process. The company...

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What should a spouse do if their significant other refuses to pay bills that are in HIS name only?

Brian's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

You have several options open to you, including getting the court involved. However, as has been stated by Ms. Hillbush, you have left out too many...

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Do you really need a lawyer to file for divorce -- I do not have a lot of funds and would like to keep the cost down --

Brian's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

I am sorry that you are facing this situation. No, you do not really need a lawyer to file for divorce. You may file representing yourself. That is...

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I filed a no fault divorce and it was in finalization when my ex filed her own and we haven't heard from the judge.

Brian's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

The delay is likely due to the regular back-up in the courthouse. You should have received a copy of the document from your wife. The easiest way...

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What do you say in a discharge letter to a law firm that you weren't satisfied with. Should short & sweet or what???

Brian's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Just let them know that you no longer want them to represent you and request your file. Most likely you will have to pick it up from them.

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My husband left without notice or explanation 3 days ago and took our joint car and all the money in the bank.

Brian's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

Mr. Kuldiner and Ms. Hillbush have given you good advice. I would also add that, since he has emptied the bank account, you should file a divorce...

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IF A THEIR IS A CUSTODY ORDER AND A PARENT BREAKS IT WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PARENT? WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU CALLED POLICE ALREADY

Brian's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I agree with both of the answer just posted. I would add that you can raise the issue of verbal abuse and ask the court to set up some kind of drop...

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Father was evicted from apartment and stays with girlfriend on weekends who has a 4 bedroom house, can mom deny him the children

Brian's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

I agree with Ms. Shiloh. The eviction does not matter much so long as the father has a safe place for the children to go. What you are...

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Mortgage is in my spouses name only, we're getting divorced!

Brian's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

The short answer is "yes." The care of children and dependents is part of eleven factors that PA courts use to determine the equities in a divorce...

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