Pennsylvania families may find themselves in need of taking action to protect their elderly relatives from financial predators seeking new victims. Although Congress passed legislation to help prevent third-party financial exploitation, elder fraud can occur while a...
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Month: January 2020
Proposed child custody bill discussed in Pennsylvania Capitol
Families in Pennsylvania dealing with custody disputes after separation or divorce face difficult changes. Children are often the most affected, with complex living and visitation arrangements potentially affecting their ongoing development and stability. According to...
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...