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If one spouse has abandoned a marriage but doesn't want to get a divorce yet the other spouse does, what do they do?

In Pennsylvania, a no fault divorce can be obtained after two years of separation, …

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David M Axinn answered 5 months ago

If a woman was put into a nursing home and her SS checks were deposited into her account for the first 3 months, can we use the money for her burial?

I assume that Medicaid paid for the woman's nursing home care?  If so, there …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 5 months ago

If my father signed for my mother's funeral but he died shortly after and did not pay the balance, am I liable?

This is not a question that can be answered over the internet.  To answer …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 5 months ago

Can my fiance adopt my son without his biological father's permission considering we have no contact with him or a way of even finding him?

Your fiance is able to adopt the child without the birth-father's consent. You would …

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David M Axinn answered 5 months ago

If your name is added to someone's house deed and they pass away, do you need to pay any special taxes or fees to keep the house?

if the deed was recorded with you as joint owner with rights of survivorship then …

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Redman Ludwig, P.C. answered 5 months ago