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Jason R Carpenter
Central Pennsylvania's Premier Family Law Firm
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Biography
An experienced attorney serving clients throughout Central Pennsylvania, Jason Carpenter provides his clients with quality, responsive, personalized legal representation. He will prioritize your unique needs, convenience and well-being.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Elder Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Additional Practice Areas
- Child Custody
- Spousal Support
- Veteran's Disability Benefits
Fees
- Does Not Currently Practice Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
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- Pennsylvania
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Managing Partner
- Law Office of Jason R Carpenter
- Current
Education
- Florida International University
- B.A. | Economics
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- Widener University Delaware School of Law
- J.D.
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Awards
- Rising Star Award
- SuperLawyers.com
- Rising Star Award
- SuperLawyers.com
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania State Bar # 320478
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- A Roadmap to Your Ne
Divorce Attorney Jason R Carpenter Good Morning PA TV Appearance
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
- Q. My question is how do you get a divorce from your wife if she is refusing to give you her address
- A: In Pennslyvania, there is what can be called a passive divorce under 3301(d). You will need to serve her by what is known as original service with the initial complaint. You do not need her address, but only to have service of process or have her accept the documents. Both would be considered original service if done correctly with the help of an attorney. If you cannot do either of those options, then you petition the court for what is known as service by publications. This means the court recognizes your inability to serve her and will require you to run ads in local designated publications. This requires the permission of the court and is only done after you have demonstrated to the court ... Read More
- Q. Where can I find a good pro Bono lawyer?
- A: Most local county bar associations have referral services that can help you with finding pro bono or low-cost legal services.
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