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As anyone who has ever been falsely accused of a sex crime can tell you, being charged with sexual assault doesn’t make you a monster. While there are so many real victims out there...there are, unfortunately, those who choose to make sexual assault accusations for all the wrong reasons.

True victims of domestic violence have legal rights to protection for themselves, and any dependent children involved, from such danger. A PFA filing can be a great resource for establishing the protection needed.

Every day, people in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania face serious sexual offenses because of simple mistakes involving pornography. Often, they aren’t even aware the pornography is on their computer or saved to their phone until the police have already...

Why hire an attorney?  Can’t I do this on my own? The school districts and municipalities will have legal counsel, so you need to make it a fair fight.  There will be significant money at stake, probably over the course of many years.  Retaining affordable representation with AAAL – Allegheny Attorneys At Law, P.C. is usually well worth the long-term savings in property taxes. Additionally, if a property owner appears at a hearing, he or she may be cross-examined by the attorneys from the scho...

I.) General Overview The foundation of any Landlord / Tenant relationship is the contract between the parties referred to as the Lease Agreement.  Most Landlord / Tenant relationships involve written contracts or leases, but verbal agreements may also be binding and enforceable. Therefore, it is imperative for anyone entering into a Landlord / Tenant relationship to have an attorney review their lease. A poorly worded lease can mean the difference between winning and losing a Landlord / Tenant...

Domestic violence agencies in Allegheny County: Alle-kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc 1-888-299-HOPE (4673) Crisis Center North 412-364-5556 Womansplace 412-678-4616 Women’s Center and Shelter 1-877-338-8255 Domestic violence agencies in Armstrong County: HAVIN 1-888-841-8881 Domestic violence agencies in Butler County: VOICE: 1-800-440-8551 Domestic violence agencies in Westmoreland County: Alle-kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc 1-888-299-HOPE (4673) Blackburn Center 1-888-832-2272 National Domestic Vio...

Property tax assessments serve as the basis for three levels of property taxes in Allegheny County: county, municipal, and school district.  The tax amount is determined by both the property’s assessed market value and the applicable millage rate.  Mileage is the tax rate expressed in mills (thousandths of a dollar) per dollar.   For instance, 1 mill = 0.001; 5.69 = 0.00569.  A millage rate of 1 (one) mill means that you pay $1.00 (one dollar) in taxes for every $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars...

Children have the right to support from both their parents. Whether you’re going through a divorce or were never married, child support is a complex calculation that involves a number of factors. It is a court judgment that is enforceable in every state in the nation. In fact, the federal government has many resources that help find parents who neglect their obligations. Pittsburgh family court attorneys can help you get the support your child needs. Learn more about the child support process ...

Breaking your lease is not something that should be done lightly. In Pennsylvania, landlord-tenant law is something that is somewhat slanted toward the landlord, so if you do have to break a lease in Pittsburgh, it’s a good idea to talk to someone well-versed in landlord-tenant law, helping you understand your rights when it comes to leaving your apartment. Not making sure that you are acting within your rights and breaking your lease the wrong way can become very costly later. Among the var...

If you are making a real estate purchase or need to handle a property dispute in or around Pittsburgh, you will need to find a real estate lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA. Real estate can be a tricky subject to handle on your own, and real estate agents have a reputation in some circles as pushy or even unscrupulous. Having someone on your side who is both a legal expert and a real estate expert is in your best interest, even if the bad reputation of real estate agents isn’t always deserved. Since y...