Family Issues for Seniors

Legal Information

 
This section of PALawHelp.org has information
and resources about Family Issues for Seniors
in Pennsylvania.

• Grandparents' Custody/Visitation Rights in Pennsylvania

  Information about the rights of grandparents in relation to the custody and visitation of their grandchildren. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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  Spanish / Español

• Grandparents - Partial Custody or Visitation

  Information on the custody rights of grandparents. Content Detail

  By:

  Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.

• Protection From Abuse

  Information for victims of domestic violence on protection orders under a law called the Protection From Abuse Act. This brochure is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Read More

  By:

  MidPenn Legal Services

• Protection From Abuse

  Information on the Protection From Abuse Act Read More

  By:

  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

• You Can be Excused from Welfare Department Rules Because of Domestic Violence

  Information on obtaining a waiver from welfare rules based on domestic violence. Content Detail

  By:

  Community Legal Services

• Grandparents' Rights

  Information on Grandparents Rights that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the February 19, 2008 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA-TV's Pittsburgh Today Live. Content Detail

  By:

  Allegheny County Bar Association

• What Benefits Can I Get If I Am Caring for Someone Else’s Child?

  Information on rights of kinship caregivers. Content Detail

  By:

  Community Legal Services

• Grandparent Rights

  Information on grandparent rights concerning custody and visitation from the Erie County Bar Association. Content Detail

  By:

  Erie County Bar Association

• Medical Consent: A New Tool for Grandparents and Others Caring for Children

  Information on the Medical Consent Act, which allows a parent or legal custodian to authorize another person to consent to medical, dental or mental health care for children by completing and signing a simple document. Content Detail

  By:

  SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)

• Older & Wiser Seminars

  The Older & Wiser program, piloted by Neighborhood Legal Services Association and southwestern Pennsylvania legislators, is a public service initiative providing free legal information seminars on matters of special importance to elderly adults and their families. The seminars are available throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Content Detail

  By:

  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• 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. Read More

  By:

  SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)

• Child Custody

  Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Content Detail

  By:

  Pennsylvania Bar Association

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  Spanish / Español

• Issues on Aging

  Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Content Detail

  By:

  Pennsylvania Bar Association

• Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill

  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. Content Detail

  By:

  American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging

• Pennsylvania Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Six-Part Fact Sheet

  This six-part Pennsylvania fact sheet series addresses the challenges faced by grandparents and older relative caregivers. Content Detail

  By:

  Pennsylvania Department of Aging