Southeastern Pennsylvania Legal Blog
Chester County Court of Common Pleas During COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a statewide judicial emergency Order on March 18, 2020, requiring all Pennsylvania courts to be generally closed to the public. On April 1, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court entered a supplemental...
Current Status: Not Quo
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has touched all aspects of the American economy, including the residential real estate market. This, in turn, has effected real estate agents, lenders, title agents, and real estate lawyers. The health and economic crisis look likely to...
For sale by owner: Why you need an attorney
Your home is probably the biggest investment you have ever made, and will ever make, in your life. Anytime you deal with anything regarding your home, it is important to make sure to protect yourself. This is especially true when you go to sell. While you can use a...
Do I have any control in a joint custody ruling?
You do not have to place your child’s future into the hands of a judge. Splitting Pennsylvania parents can exercise greater control in the custody process by negotiating an agreement outside of court. In fact, state legal code strongly encourages parents wanting...
The effect of the internet on the real estate market
In the past, when buyers wanted to find a home, they enlisted the help of a real estate agent. While this is still the case for most buyers, real estate agents are no longer the main source for finding a home. People are increasingly turning to the Internet to browse...
Divorcing without conflict
When people realize their marriage has broken down beyond repair, they may want to end the relationship as quickly as possible. If people have children, though, it is important for them to find a way to end their marriage without a lot of conflicts. Some people may...
An Important Message From OMW Law – We Are Open
As ordered by Governor Wolf on Thursday evening, March 19, 2020, OWM Law has closed its physical offices; however, we are still ready to serve you with virtual legal services. Our investment in technology allows us to operate remotely and still provide the same level...
Owm Newsletter – March 2020 – What Am I Supposed To Do With A Title Report That I Received From My Title Company A Few Weeks Before My Real Estate Closing?
A number of our lawyers at OWM Law are title insurance agents licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Department and approved to issue title insurance, and conduct closings, on real estate transactions by Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. OWM...
Corporate and Fictitious Names
A great way to market your business is by registering a fictitious name with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Let’s say that you form a corporation known as “Dave’s Landscaping, LLC.” You’ve worked with your business planning attorney to form the corporate...
OWM Law Newsletter February 2020
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