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SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529) The statewide toll-free SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (877-727-7529) - provides free legal advice, information and referrals by telephone for all Pennsylvania seniors 60 and over.
By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)
Petition to Waive Court Costs
Click the document title to be linked to LawHelp Interactive where you can prepare a Petition to Waive Court Fees which can be used to ask the Pennsylvania Court for permission to file legal papers for free. This form can be used in most types of court cases in Pennsylvania. Approval to waive fees is not automatic. You will need to ask the Court to approve your Petition. Instructions will be included. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a fill-in-the-blank form; you will need to answer questions while connected to the Internet.
IMPORTANT: To use this form, you must use Internet Explorer as your browser and Microsoft Word to print your documents.
By: North Penn Legal Services
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Grandparents - Partial Custody or Visitation
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Information on the custody rights of grandparents.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.
Grandparents' Custody/Visitation Rights in Pennsylvania
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Information about the rights of grandparents in relation to the custody and visitation of their grandchildren.
By: Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Spanish / Español
Have You Been a Victim of Domestic Violence? You Can Claim "Good Cause" Not to File for Support
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Information on domestic violence exemptions to the requirement that you file for child support when applying for public assistance.
By: Community Legal Services
You Can be Excused from Welfare Department Rules Because of Domestic Violence
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Information on obtaining a waiver from welfare rules based on domestic violence.
By: Community Legal Services
Tax Tips & Information
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Information on matters relating to filing taxes, earned income tax credit and tax scams.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Grandparent Rights
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Information on grandparent rights concerning custody and visitation from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Issues on Aging
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Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Child Custody
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Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
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Spanish / Español
Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill
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The "Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill" is designed for both the seriously ill individual and those caring for someone who is seriously ill. The guide explains "Seven Key Steps" in a brief, clear way while offering additional tips and resources for readers looking for more detailed information and guidance.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
Pennsylvania Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Six-Part Fact Sheet
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This six-part Pennsylvania fact sheet series addresses the challenges faced by grandparents and older relative caregivers.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
A Caregiver's Guide to Selecting an Adults Day Services Center
(Separate Website)
An 11-page guide to help persons in need of adult day services
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
(Separate Website)
Describes the financial assistance and other benefits and services available through the Family Caregiver Support Program.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Fact Sheet for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
(Separate Website)
Pennsylvania Fact Sheet developed by a unique national partnership comprised of AARP, the Children’s Defense Fund, Casey Family Programs’ National Center for Resource Family Support, The Brookdale Foundation, the Child Welfare League of America, and Generations United. The fact sheet provides grandparent and other relative caregivers information about the range of support services, benefits and policies they need to fulfill their caregiving role.
By: AARP
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