Instead of purchasing an existing home with a history of previous ownership, you may decide to buy a new residence constructed from the ground up. While buying a brand new home is always exciting, it also carries some risks. You want to be certain that the new home...
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Year: 2020
Warmer Weather = House Selling Season!
When it comes to seasons of the year, no bad time for selling your home exists. However, the market tends to pick up in the warmer months. Many families prefer to hunt for homes at this time of the year as the children begin long breaks from classes and can accompany...
Elder law solutions for people with dementia
For people dealing with a dementia diagnosis, the complexities of aging and future medical needs can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, a good estate plan may ease some of that anxiety. Here are some estate planning solutions to mitigate the financial burden and other...
OWM Law Special Newsletter June 18, 2020
PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 2020 The law firm of O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. (OWM Law), 41 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA, and 347 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, is very proud to announce that, for the fourth year in a row, Rebecca A. Hobbs has been named a...
Is it time to seek guardianship over your aging parent?
As parents age, changes in their mental or physical condition may occur that may necessitate an adult child's intervention. When you start to become alarmed for your parent's health, financial wellbeing and physical safety, it may warrant pursuing legal guardianship. ...
Does parental alienation trump abuse?
The most common form of custody of minor children, post-divorce, is joint physical custody. Plenty of studies have indicated that children thrive when both parents take an active role in their lives, whether the parents cohabitate or not. I fact, in the rare instance...
What are the different types of advance directives?
For all of us, especially those of us in our advancing years, now is a good time to confirm whether you, and all of your family members, have an Advance Directive ready to help with crucial medical decisions. In your older years, you may experience a debilitating...
Determining a child’s religion amid divorce
Religion plays a critical role in the lives of many Pennsylvanians. But when parents of separate faiths divorce, it can create complications for them and for, especially, for the kids. As many take their faith seriously, parents want to pass those values they practice...
Who takes custody of the pets in a Pennsylvania divorce?
Pennsylvania divorce court judges recognize that some couples view their pets as part of their family. During a stressful event such as a divorce, you may feel emotionally charged thinking about what could happen to your animals. Because the Keystone State views pets...
How have modern child custody agreements changed?
The divorce and child custody atmosphere have rapidly changed over the last few decades. In the past, fathers may see their children only a few days every month. Nowadays, fathers may have sole custody or see a more equal time with their children. Mothers and fathers...