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RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
Child abuse, according to the Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Law, includes any recent act or failure to act by a perpetrator that causes nonaccidental serious physical injury or nonaccidental serious mental injury to a child under 18 years of age, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child under 18 years of age, and serious neglect. “Recent” is defined as an abusive act within two years from the date ChildLine is called. Sexual abuse has no time limit.
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What do I need to know about buying a house? What should I consider when planning my financial future? How can I avoid being a victim of identity theft? Our lives are filled with everyday legal questions and the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Berks County Bar Association have answers to many of them. We explain – in everyday terms – what legal issues all of us need to consider during the major milestones, mishaps, and challenges of life.
TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION, SIMPLY CLICK ON ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF INTEREST LISTED BELOW:
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Auto Accidents and Insurance
- Bringing Suit Before a Magisterial District Judge
- Buying a Home
- Child Custody
- Collaborative Law
- Criminal Law
- Divorce and Separation
- Education Rights for Mentally Gifted Students
- Education Rights for Students with Disabilities
- Estate Planning
- How a Lawyer Can Help You
- Inventor Beware
- Issues on Aging
- Legal Guide for Senior Citizens
- Living Wills/Health Care Powers of Attorney
- Know Your Credit Rights
- Protection from Abuse
- Recognizing and Preventing Identity Theft
- Renting a Home
- Traffic Violations and Summary Offenses
- Unemployment Compensation
- Understanding When Grandparents and Others Can Seek Custody
- Workers’ Compensation
HOW DO YOU FIND A QUALIFIED LAWYER WHO CAN HELP?
LEGAL AID
If you feel you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for an attorney, at no fee, assigned by MidPenn Legal Services, 35 N. 6th Street, Mezz. Suite 101, Reading, PA 19601. To determine your eligibility, please call MidPenn at 1-800-326-9177 for an appointment. https://www.midpenn.org/
DISPUTE WITH YOUR ATTORNEY
Visit our Legal Fee Dispute Resolution page for more information.