Recent content by Bethy

Does a win by default on a "Special Civil part" summons go on a credit report yet? What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ and PA (ex lives in NJ, where the case is filed, I live in PA) I filed a Special Civil Part against my ex for a loan I took out for him a few months...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pa for me, nj for ex Got married 10/07, in 2/08, I took out a loan to get new hubby`s house out of foreclosure (no knowledge of this prior) w/ the promise that his house would be on market and I'd be repaid in 6 weeks. Total drama the next 4 years...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I am a divorced empty nester with 3 bedrooms. I recently started renting out one of the rooms to a local young woman (28 yo) 17 days ago. We do have a rental agreement and it includes sole use of the hallway bathroom. Last Friday night late...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois I recently went to Chicago to visit my son who moved there 2 months ago. He shares a 2 bedroom apt w/ another male. They are on the ground floor and while I understand bars on the windows, NONE of the windows were able to open except an...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I have been separated for 18 months and just want my maiden name back. If he wants to file for divorce, fine, but I just want to go back to my birth name. If I bring my birth certificate to the social security office, can I just have it done...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I live in a townhouse next to a single male in his 30's. He has regular annoyances which I will set aside and stick with his dog. This owner does not walk his dog, has been sited by Board of health numerous times for his back deck being a mine...

PA - I am hearing alot about inheritance tax and have a few, probably basic, questions. I am 52, my 2 kids are in their mid 20's and I want to start trickling down some funds - otherwise, I do have my ducks in a row. What is the maximum amt. I can give each child each year and not have to pay...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I live in a townhouse, which is in a cluster of 5 homes per unit. My direct neighbor has created problems since moving in 5 years ago, everything from loud noise (he plays drums), and music mainly during the 10pm-7am noise ordinance no-no's...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ/PA I live in PA and we got married in PA. We are quasi-separated right now as he moved back to his place in NJ back in March '12. My 2nd marriage, his 3rd, we have no kids together and with the exception of 2 weeks in the beginning of our...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA and NJ My husband and I have been on a trial separation since March '12. In Oct. '12, we were married 5 years. I live in PA, he lives in NJ (in our pre-marital homes) and we have a few serious issues. One is money (read some previous posts of...

PA and NJ. There is a familiy member who recently passed her Physician Assistant certification. Her mother is now telling people she's a Dr. (and uses specfic titles like Dermatologist and surgeon). While I understand parental proudness, I'm hoping this family member (actual P.A.) doesn't get...

Chester County, PA. My daughter is a grad student and rents out a house w/ 3 other grad students. They got a notice from the county that the house was going to be auctioned at a Sheriff sale and they had to be out by the end of May. My daughter would like to tell the landlord that she wants...

PA / NJ I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this. Got married 4 years ago w/o having Equifax's done on each other. This was my 2nd marriage, his 3rd - both had kids and he hates one of mine. Right after the marriage, he got very verbally abusive and he was about to lose his house...

NJ and PA. Husband has house in NJ which has never sold (he did rent it for 1 year, losing money) in NJ. We married 4 yrs ago. We live in my house in PA. We have filed separately since we got married but now husband would like us to file jointly but I am extremely reluctant due to his...

Never rent to relatives was our mantra, but we did due to an unfortunate situation that occurred. Now, the single mom of 2 wants to use the security deposit for the last month's rent. This was supposed to be a rent to purchase home but she decided she didn't want to buy "ours" after the year was...