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Opinion

Ask the Attorney: Suing for Harassment

Q: A guy in my neighborhood simply will not leave me alone. Every day, he goes out of his way to aggravate me, and I have had it. Can I sue him for harassment?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: Understanding Pennsylvania Wage Laws

Q: I am getting suspicious about inconsistencies with my paychecks. What are my rights under Pennsylvania law and how can I enforce them against my employer?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: What to Expect When Hiring an Attorney

Q: Something has come up, and I think I need to consult an attorney for the first time in my life. What should I expect, and how should I prepare?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: Divorce and Child Custody

Q: My spouse and I are considering a divorce, and we have kids. How should we approach the subject of child custody, and what happens if we have to go to court?

Opinion, Awareness

Ask the Attorney: Getting a Protection from Abuse Order

Q: I am stuck in an abusive situation and I have had enough. How can I take action to protect myself, and hold my abuser accountable?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: Marital Annulment

Q: How can I get my marriage annulled, and how is that different from a divorce?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: The Basics of No-Fault Divorce

Question: My spouse and I both want to get divorced, and we mostly agree on how we want to divide our property. What is the quickest and easiest way for us to finalize the divorce and move on with our lives?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: Step-parent Adoption

Q: For years, I have filled the role of a parent to my stepchild, and I would like that relationship to be legally recognized. How do I go about adopting my stepchild, as a stepparent?

Opinion, Awareness

Ask the Attorney: Is Bankruptcy the Answer For My Debt Problems? Maybe.

Q: I’m looking to file bankruptcy, but I don’t know the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. What’s the better option?

Opinion

Ask the Attorney: Private Nuisances

Q: My neighbors are driving me crazy with their unreasonable behavior. Can I sue them for being a nuisance?

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