Southeastern Pennsylvania Legal Blog
Owm Newsletter – January 2020 – Estate Planning: Why You Need To Check Your Beneficiary Designations
Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but do not update their beneficiary designations on non-probate assets such as life insurance or retirement accounts (such as IRAs and 401(k)s). You should review your estate plan with an attorney...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
If your decision to divorce was not part of a major battle, you might worry about the fight of going through the process. You may have seen movies and television shows portraying characters bitterly arguing in front of a judge. But with mediation, you and your spouse...
What are some of the most common elder fraud scams?
Elder fraud scams in Pennsylvania are cruel. Not only do the scam artists convince you to part with your hard-earned money, of which you may have less than the fraudster supposes if you are living on a fixed income, but often they also betray your trust. Anyone can...
Relocating with the kids after your divorce
Your divorce will bring about a great deal of change. You, your ex-spouse and your children will now have to get used to a new family dynamic along with a new custody situation. Yet even that can become fluid. Say that the opportunity arises for you to move to another...
The hurdles of mental health and disability for veterans
For Pennsylvania veterans just home from tour or veterans of past wars, mental health stability has always been a factor in their recovery and in quality of life. It can be difficult to approach the issue though as it demands a certain awareness from many parties for...
Who pays for college post-divorce?
Children often complicate the divorce process in Pennsylvania. Short-term concerns, such as custody agreements, paired with longer-term planning, such as preparing for a college education, often require attention and care. In terms of college costs, you may also...
OWM NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2019 – FORMING AN LLC FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
The insulation from personal exposure for real estate investors provided by limited liability companies (LLCs), together with their ease of administration and potential tax benefits, make ownership of investment property through an LLC a smart move. Of course, if an...
Holiday DUI
‘Tis the season to gather with loved ones, give thanks and avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. This holiday season, whether you are roasting chestnuts over an open fire, helping out at the local soup kitchen, or trying to avoid...
What factors are considered in custody modification cases?
Determining child custody in a divorce case can be complicated. The judge presiding over the case must carefully consider several factors before deciding what is best for the children.. Yet, the child custody arrangement is not necessarily set in stone.Life events may...
Accounting for all marital property in a divorce
Whether you are considering filing for divorce or you have already started the divorce process, there are a myriad of points to negotiate in the final divorce settlement. In addition to child custody and visitation schedules, one of the most difficult aspects to...
