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Custody - Myths & Facts
The truth from MidPenn Legal Services about some common myths surronding child custody.
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By: MidPenn Legal Services - 01/30/2009 |
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Attorney General's Child Predator Unit Protects Children from Intenet Predators
The Attorney General's Child Predator Unit, uses a group of specially trained agents and prosecutors across Pennsylvania to identify and capture online predators before they can harm children.
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By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - 09/12/2008 |
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 Consumer
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Creditor Lawsuits Handbook
Handbook from North Penn LS for people dealing with creditor lawsuits, including information on such suits and common defenses.
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By: North Penn Legal Services - 08/11/2010 |
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Bankruptcy Basics
Nine-part video presentation in English and Spanish from the U.S. Courts explaining the basic concepts involved in a bankruptcy action.
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By: The Federal Judiciary - U.S. Courts - 02/23/2009 |
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 Disability
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DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
Some of the many topics you will find information about on DisabilityInfo.gov include:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Autism and other Developmental Disabilities
Fair Housing Rights
Social Security Disability Benefits
Vocational Rehabilitation
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By: DisabilityInfo.gov - 03/30/2009 |
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Workers with Disabilities
Some straight facts about workers with disabilities from Neighborhood Legal Services Association.
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By: Neighborhood Legal Services Association - 01/30/2009 |
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 Education
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Pennsylvania Accountability System for No Child Left Behind in Pennsylvania
FAQ from PA Dept. of Education on No Child Left Behind as implemented in Pennsylvania.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Education - 03/12/2010 |
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School Suspensions - General Information
Information from Northwestern Legal Services about the types of offenses that can lead to a student's exclusion from school and the student's rights when facing an exclusion from school.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 01/30/2009 |
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 Elder Law
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Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania
Information from Northwestern Legal Services on what is a power of attorney and what you should keep in mind when selecting one.
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By: Northwestern Legal Services - 02/04/2009 |
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Pennsylvania's SeniorLAW Helpline
Call 1-877-PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529) to get legal information, M-F, 10
a.m. to 4 p....
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By: SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia) - 06/14/2004 |
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 Employment
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Preserving Your Job When Your Family Member or You are Sick or You Have a Baby
Information from Community Legal Services on the Family and Medical Leave Act, that protects the jobs of some workers who need to take time off from work when certain family members or they are sick or there is a new baby in the family.
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By: Community Legal Services - 02/26/2009 |
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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Offers Help with Employment Problems
The programs of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network are available to assist you with a wide variety of employment-related problems.
To find the Penn...
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By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 07/12/2005 |
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 Health Law
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Long Term Care and Services
Information from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project about long term care and services that are available in various settings: in the consumers home; in a community based residential setting/facility; or in a nursing home.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 01/30/2009 |
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PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258
The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage...
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 03/22/2005 |
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 Housing and Shelter
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Self-help Handbook for Tenants
Handbook from North Penn LS provides useful information about renting and some basics of landlord-tenant law.
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By: North Penn Legal Services - 08/11/2010 |
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HEMAP Help Center - Help for Mortgage Foreclosures
This site can help you get emergency mortgage assistance if you are in danger of losing your home.
The Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program is a program that provides financial assistance to qualified Pennsylvania homeowners who are in danger of losing their houses through foreclosure. This website can help you in get that assistance.
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By: Regional Housing Legal Services - 03/08/2004 |
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 Immigrant Issues
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Health Care Information for Immigrants
Information from the PHLP on programs which may be available to provide health care for immigrants.
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By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project - 06/04/2010 |
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Workers' Rights Handbook
This handbook created by Community
Legal Services, Friends
of Farmworkers, and the Villanova
Law School Clinical Program outlines the basic rights of
immigrant workers.
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By: Friends of Farmworkers - 02/13/2009 |
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 Migrant Issues
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The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
Information from the U.S. Department of Labor on the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act that protects migrant and seasonal agricultural workers by establishing employment standards related to wages, housing, transportation, disclosures and recordkeeping.
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By: United States Department of Labor - 01/30/2009 |
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Friends of Farmworkers Available to Assist Migrant Farmworkers
Help available for farmworkers, mushroom workers and food processing workers in PA and to migrant farmworkers who have been employed in PA and have claims arising out of their employment in PA.
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By: Friends of Farmworkers - 07/12/2005 |
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 Public Benefits
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Social Security Checks Arriving Early Along Atlantic Coast
Benefit checks delivered to coastal residents on Sept.2nd, before the arrival of Hurricane Earl.
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By: Social Security Administration - 09/02/2010 |
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COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
PA residents can apply for a variety of programs, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this website.
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By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - 02/04/2009 |
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 Veterans and Military
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Compensation and Benefit Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets from the VA on numerous issues which are of interest to veterans, servicepersons (including Reserve and National Guard members), and their dependents and survivors.
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By: United States Department of Veterans Affairs - 02/13/2009 |
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Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Available in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania offers several options for Legal Assistance for Military Personnel and their families. The participating organizations have programs to...
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By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. - 09/16/2004 |
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