The term “parole” dates back to the Medieval era, and comes from the French word for “speech,” although a more exact meaning is “word of honor.” Long before the modern criminal...
Typically most people think of alcohol when they hear of the charge DUI. What they don’t realize is that controlled substances and over the counter medication can both lead to a...
Do you have a landfill lurching over your backyard? Is your next-door neighbor a nightclub? If not, you can thank your local zoning laws. What is zoning? What is zoning?...
It’s hard for some people to stay organized, even in the best circumstances. And most of us would agree that getting divorced rarely qualifies as “the best circumstances.” It’s a traumatic,...
One of the most often asked questions in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is “what will happen to my property?” The answer depends on whether the property is “secured” or “unsecured.” Unsecured...
FEDERAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS HAS NOT BEEN EXTENDED As of today the Federal moratorium on Evictions which have kept so millions of people in their homes and apartments during the pandemic...
Marriages may end, but being a parent is a lifetime job. After a divorce, you may be required to pay child support, or you might find that you depend on it...
In the United States, credit card use is a common occurrence. The problem? When you find yourself looking at a balance due that is far larger than you can pay off...
Spend time traveling between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you’ll start to notice little differences, on everything from gas pumps to state government. Another key difference: DUI laws. Although both states take...
You’ve just gotten married. Your new spouse has kids from a previous marriage, but at this point, you think of them as your kids too. Unfortunately, the law has other ideas,...
