by OWM Law | Dec 21, 2017 | Categories DUI, Firm News
In Pennsylvania, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious infraction of the law. If you are convicted of drunk driving or plead guilty to the charge, you may receive up to two years in jail. To be guilty of DUI, you must have a minimum blood alcohol content...
by OWM Law | Dec 20, 2017 | Categories Family Law/Divorce/Custody/Support, Monthly Newsletter, Firm News
FEATURE ARTICLE – Rebecca A. Hobbs, Esquire, CELA and Melissa A. Iacobucci, Esquire discuss the issue of grandparents raising grandchildren and the importance of formalizing the relationship with a guardianship or custody action. STAFF SPOTLIGHT – Meet Andrea Pirelli...
by OWM Law | Dec 15, 2017 | Categories Elder Law/Special Needs Planning, Firm News
The holiday season can be overwhelming and stressful for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. With extra cords from holiday lights, and deviations from normal routines, having a safety checklist can be a helpful reminder of certain safe guards that...
by OWM Law | Dec 12, 2017 | Categories Elder Law/Special Needs Planning, Family Law/Divorce/Custody/Support, Firm News
The U.S. 2010 Census revealed that in Pennsylvania, 239,819 children under the age of 18 live in homes with grandparents or other relatives (this is 8.6% of the children in Pennsylvania.) However, in the majority of these households, grandparents do not have a formal...
by OWM Law | Dec 11, 2017 | Categories Staff Spotlight, Firm News
This month we are pleased to continue our new Staff Spotlight Series with our second edition, focusing on the OWM Title Department. We would like to introduce Andrea Pirelli and Faye Stoudt, who are our Real Estate Settlement Coordinators. In their roles, they...
by OWM Law | Dec 5, 2017 | Categories Elder Law/Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning, Social Security Disability, Firm News
Let’s talk about trusts. I have my morning routine down. The alarm goes off, I jump in the shower, and immediately throw on my robe and put my hair in a towel. This is followed by a race to the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee. I carefully walk upstairs, making sure...
