Available Cases

Client seeks representation for a Custody Hearing Officer hearing on August 11, 2021, at 10:30 am in front of Hearing Officer James Welkie. Prior to 2020, client and father shared legal and physical custody of son. In September 2020, father filed a petition to modify custody and a motion for a home investigation after alleging abuse by client and her […]

Client is being sued for about $12K by an original creditor in the Court of Common Pleas. The complaint lacks material facts and the exhibits are deficient. Client thinks about $3K of the amount is for interest and penalties. Opposing counsel granted a delay of judgment until July 31, 2021, before the case was received by VIP. An additional extension […]

Client, who is a single mother, seeks representation for a custody modification and custody contempt hearing August 26 2021 at 11:00 am before Judge Holly Ford. Client has primary physical custody of her son. The child’s father, who is the opposing party in this case, has partial physical custody every weekend. The child’s father has a history of being verbally […]

Client seeks assistance with an auto accident case with an arbitration hearing on February 24, 2022, at 9:15 am. Client was driving plaintiff, when her car was hit by another car, and that is the person that plaintiff sued. Client was brought in by a joinder complaint filed by the defendant. Client seeks someone to represent her throughout the lawsuit, […]

Client seeks representation for a custody contempt hearing scheduled on July 30, 2021, at 9:45 am in front of Judge Michael Fanning in an ongoing custody case regarding her seven-year-old son. Current custody order gives client primary physical custody and father partial physical custody every first, third, and fourth weekend of the month. Client and father share legal custody. Custody […]

Client would like assistance vacating a Judgment by Agreement (JBA) for possession only, in Municipal Court. Landlord initially filed an eviction complaint against client in January 2019 and a VIP volunteer took on the case. While the case was still ongoing, landlord filed a second eviction complaint against client in May 2019. Identical JBA’s were reached for both cases and […]

Client seeks assistance obtaining title to her childhood home in which she continues to reside. The property was owned by her deceased aunt. In December 2019, aunt died intestate leaving twelve heirs, including client. Client is unable to locate one heir, and another heir is unresponsive. The remaining nine heirs wish to transfer their interests in the title to client. […]

70-year-old client seeks assistance drafting a will and a living will. Client does not currently have a will. Client owns her house and would like to pass it on to her daughter. Client also wants to name her granddaughter as healthcare agent in a living will. An attorney is needed to draft the will and living will.

Client needs representation for a hearing before Judge Holly Ford concerning his teenage son September,9 2021 at 11:00 am. Client seeks sole legal and sole physical custody of his 13-year-old son. The child’s mother, who is the opposing party in this case, was awarded sole legal and primary physical custody in 2017 after client had taken his son on a […]

Corporate Governance Issues – Client is a nonprofit consignment shop that also raises funds to support other local community groups. Client seeks assistance with making specific changes to its bylaws. Client also seeks counsel & advice on how to update its formation paperwork with its new address.

Client seeks assistance drafting financial and healthcare powers of attorney, as well as a living will. Client is married but has been estranged from his wife for over twenty years, which is why he wants to name his partner as agent. A volunteer is needed to draft the documents for client.

Client needs assistance adversely possessing her home of more than twenty years. Client is living in the property owned by her deceased fiancé and his wife as tenants by the entirety. Client’s fiancé and his wife purchased the home in 1969. Client’s fiancé and his wife separated, but never divorced. Client moved into the property with client’s fiancé in 1990. […]

Client seeks assistance probating her husband’s estate and obtaining title to her home. Husband passed away in 2021, with the most recent deed showing he is the sole record owner. Husband has no other heirs. Client has been living in the home for more than 30 years. An attorney is need to help client probate husband’s estate, including transferring title […]

Client entered into a Land Contract agreement in 2013 for a house with a sales price of $28,000 and a 5% annual interest rate. Client paid a $3,000 down payment has been making monthly payments of $400 since July 2013. Client has receipts for all payments. Due to client’s limited English language proficiency, client was not aware of some aspects […]

Incorporation – Client is a newly registered organization with a mission to empower Black youth from disadvantaged communities in Philadelphia and Haiti through arts, culture, and dance educational programming. Client seeks assistance with DBA registration. Client also seeks assistance with obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, as well as counsel & advice on completing its bylaws.

A domestic violence survivor seeks representation for a contempt of custody hearing on August 10, 2021, at 11:30 am before Judge Elizabeth Jackson. The opposing party is the child’s father, who filed for contempt of custody. The current custody order gives client primary physical custody. Father has partial physical custody every other weekend and every Tuesday and Thursday. The parties […]

Client and her husband moved into a home owned by client’s husband’s sister in 2017. The home was on the brink of mortgage foreclosure, and client and her husband agreed to save the home from foreclosure, rehabilitate the home, and finish paying off the mortgage. In exchange, client’s sister-in-law agreed to transfer title to client and client’s husband. In 2017, […]

A 65-year-old client seeks assistance with the preparation of a will. Client owns his home and would like to leave it to his nephew. Client would also like a living will so that his family can act on his behalf in the event of a health crisis. A volunteer is needed to draft the documents according to the client’s wishes.

Client seeks assistance drafting a will and a living will. Client has an outdated will and wishes to create a new one to better reflect the changes that have occurred in her life since the original was created. Client would like to leave her home to her brother. Client would also like a living will. An attorney is needed to […]

Tax – Client is an emerging nonprofit that provides cooking training, housing services, and advocacy for persons with autism, special needs, disabilities, and at-risk behaviors. Client has recently incorporated and seeks assistance with obtaining tax-exempt status after receiving counsel & advice on whether to become a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) entity. Client is also in need of a review of its […]

Client seeks representation in a domestic abuse matter. Client has a temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) order against opposing party. Client and opposing party have a child together and are in the midst of determining custody. Client was physically assaulted by opposing party while he was returning their child to her care. An in-person hearing for a permanent PFA is […]

86-year-old client seeks assistance with a name change. The last name on the client’s birth certificate is different than the last name she has used since she was twelve-years-old. All of client’s other ID documents have the correct last name, but client has been unable to obtain photo ID due to the discrepancy on her birth certificate. A volunteer is […]

Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for September 2, 2021 at 12:45 pm in Municipal Court. Client moved into the property in August 2019 with his girlfriend and her young children. There were multiple habitability issues with the property, including termites, mice, and black mold. Client was laid off due to COVID-19 between March 2020 and June 2020. […]

Tax – Client is a local chapter of a national organization founded to support minority professionals in a particular design industry. Client was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exemption in 1997, but had its status revoked about 11 years ago. Client received an attorney consultation from VIP, and was advised to file IRS Form 1023, including a Schedule E, to request retroactive reinstatement. […]