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Unfortunately, occasionally you and your co-parent end up in a heated argument during the custodial exchange (i.e. pick up or delivery or your child). It’s stressful for you and your co-parent and stressful, and maybe even frightening, for your child. You’re afraid...
Being convicted of drunken driving in Pennsylvania is a serious matter, even as a first offense. DUI offenses should be avoided at all costs, as one of the repercussions of a DUI conviction are bans and/or restrictions on the defendant’s license to operate a motor...
Filing for divorce is a major decision in a person’s life and there are a lot of factors to consider before doing so. Do you have the money to hire an attorney? How will you take care of the children? Will you get to stay in your home? On what grounds should you file...
Libre’s law was passed by Pennsylvania’s legislature in June 2017 and subsequently came fully into effect in August 2017. The new law resulted largely from public pressure and the belief that the existing animal cruelty laws were too lenient to serve as a deterrent. ...
When going through a divorce, many couples do choose to go to counseling first. Some of them are trying to see if they can save the marriage before ending it. Others may just want to learn more about where they stand before breaking up. But can the court order you to...
You probably review your estate plan every few years to ensure it still serves its purpose, covers all assets and makes good use of any tax breaks available. Yet certain events make revisions to your estate plans necessary again -- regardless of how recently you last...
Short of chemical test results of a motorist’s blood or breath and a roadside confession to driving under the influence the most important evidence a police officer has at their disposal to determine if an individual is driving under the influence of alcohol is...
For many of our clients being arrested represents the worst day of their lives. Police contact on the street or even in one’s home is a stressful situation that has the potential to get dangerous very quickly. If you use physical force against the police to try and...
Whether you have a child with a mental or physical disability or you have a disability yourself, you may want to create a special needs trust to protect assets while maintaining eligibility for government benefits. This financial planning tool may allow you to...
You want to buy a home, but Pennsylvania's current market is much more seller friendly than that for buyers. What strategy should you use to fulfill your goal without going broke? Forbes provides tips for residential property buyers navigating a competitive market....