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The process depends on the type of divorce. In Pennsylvania, there are generally two options: no-fault and fault. The no-fault based divorce is generally easier to obtain compared to a fault-based divorce. This is because to move forward with a fault-based divorce the...
When you want a custody plan that puts your child first, Pennsylvania courts follow a clear framework. Judges focus on safety, stability and healthy development to decide custody cases. What the standard means Pennsylvania law requires judges to base every custody...
Possession is a relatively common crime. People make mistakes with prescription medications or acquire drugs that are illegal to own under state statutes. If police officers find drugs on someone's person, in their vehicle or in their home, that person is likely to...
People get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in an assortment of different scenarios. People who cause crashes or drive poorly may end up subject to police officers’ scrutiny and then later an arrest. Individuals taken into state custody due to...
If you’re a beneficiary or heir and you don’t trust what an executor is doing in regards to a loved one’s estate during probate, it may be important to take action to protect your rights and your loved one’s legacy. In Pennsylvania, executors have a legal duty to...
Married individuals usually accumulate assets, but those sometimes come with debts. If the couple opts to divorce, they will have to determine what to do with their debts. This is sometimes just as challenging as dividing the assets. One thing that people should...
One of the goals of estate planning for most people is helping their loved ones avoid unnecessary expenses, including taxes, that can eat away at the assets they plan to leave them. Here in Pennsylvania, that means helping them avoid the state inheritance tax....
A driving under the influence (DUI) offense isn't just a minor traffic violation. It is an actual crime that can result in significant penalties. A driver convicted of a DUI offense has to worry about landlords and employers finding out about their brush with the...
You should let your boss know you are getting a divorce, as you may need to make changes in your schedule to deal with divorce proceedings. Additionally, some of your employment details may need to be updated. For example, if you had included your spouse in your...
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience. And perhaps especially when grief is fresh, dealing with legal and financial matters in the aftermath of a great loss can feel overwhelming. Unfortunately, whether someone recently deceased left a will...