Questions answered by Michael W. Aitken

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I have a home and am always 1-2 months behind on the mortgage. will the bank consider a loan modification? I cannot afford it

Michael's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

The mortgage company has or will have representation, so should you. Please consult with a local attorney as soon as possible.

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I am planning on leaving my husband and taking our 4 year old son who has Autism. What steps should I take with this process?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 20, 2013

You will need to file for divorce and include, among ohter things, a custody count. However, I recommend you consult with a local attorney prior...

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How long does a child have to be in Pennsylvania to be a resident?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

There is a six month residency requirement. Your son is a Pennsylvania resident and the father will need to file for custody here if he wants any...

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Is a lawyer necessary for my case?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

It is always best to obtain legal representation, especially in custody. If you like, feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation at...

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What can i do to get my daughter if she is in foster care.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

It depends on my factors that are no fully explained in your initial post. When dealing with any custody case, the court looks to determine what...

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An electrical wire that runs from the telephone pole to my house came loose and caused a fire . Who's responsible ?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 14, 2013

I am so sorry to read about your situation and thankful that there were no injuries. It seems to me the electric company is responsible for...

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Is it away a father can just take a child from it's mother just because he wants to be a father to them now ( his words)?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 11, 2013

No. The father will need to file a petition for modification in the court and get court approval to obtain primary physical custody of the child. ...

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Have joint custody of daughter and her mother has a boyfriend who regularly sleeps over and sleeps in the same bed with my

Michael's answer | Answered on February 08, 2013

It seems to me this would be grounds for you to obtain primary physical custody by way of an emergency petition. Please consult with a local...

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Im a dad me an my wife still live together with our daugther where seperating she wants to take our daugther what can i do

Michael's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

You should file a complaint for custody seeking, among other things, primary physical custody. Please consult with a local attorney prior to...

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I am 3 months pregnant and I do not want the father involved.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

You may want to consider filing a protection from abuse against the father in which you need to show that his mental abuse placed you in reasonable...

Michael W. Aitken's Answers (1126)

I have a home and am always 1-2 months behind on the mortgage. will the bank consider a loan modification? I cannot afford it

I am planning on leaving my husband and taking our 4 year old son who has Autism. What steps should I take with this process?

How long does a child have to be in Pennsylvania to be a resident?

Is a lawyer necessary for my case?

What can i do to get my daughter if she is in foster care.

An electrical wire that runs from the telephone pole to my house came loose and caused a fire . Who's responsible ?

Is it away a father can just take a child from it's mother just because he wants to be a father to them now ( his words)?

Have joint custody of daughter and her mother has a boyfriend who regularly sleeps over and sleeps in the same bed with my

Im a dad me an my wife still live together with our daugther where seperating she wants to take our daugther what can i do

I am 3 months pregnant and I do not want the father involved.