One of the key questions concerning children and divorce is “Who will get custody?” It’s likely to be a major sticking point between you and your spouse during the proceedings. With that in mind, we t...
There’s a reason so many of us fail to write a living will while we’re still alive. Considering our own death can be a terrifying thing. But if you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance that ...
Speak with any divorce attorney in Doylestown, and you’ll find they’re more than familiar with the infamously depressing United States divorce statistics, which tell us that roughly half of all marria...
There’s no “right” way for a divorce to proceed. Some couples handle things amicably. They have no trouble agreeing on how to divide their property and deciding on child custody. The only thing they ...
If you’ve spent any time on Bucks County’s roadways in the past few years, you’ve probably seen the billboards: “Buzzed driving is drunk driving.” The message is clear: “I wasn’t that drunk” isn’t a ...
Getting arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania can come with serious consequences. Even if it’s your first offense, a conviction can land you in jail, cost you your license for at least a year and put a mar...
If you’re a parent who has recently experienced a divorce, it’s certainly understandable that you may feel the need to move: To a new home in your current town, say, or maybe even to a new state on th...
There’s a perfectly good reason why so many otherwise coolheaded divorce proceedings come grinding to an angry, frustrated halt when the question of who gets the family home is raised. A home is almos...
It’s a natural question to ask a Bucks County family law attorney: Will the amount of child support I need to pay ever change? And while the short answer is “Yes,” it’s not that simple. Let’s look ...
For most of us, the experience of being arrested and charged with a crime would easily rank as one of the most frightening and stressful occurrences of our life. Undoubtedly, the experience of going t...
Going through a divorce will almost always be a painful experience, and adding children into the mix only compounds that pain. If you’re going through a divorce and think you may need a child custody...
The advent of smartphones and social media have made it easier than ever share our lives with the rest of the world. “Here’s what I’m doing tonight.” “Look at this amazing lunch.” “I can’t believe ...
When you’re found guilty of a crime, that conviction can shadow you for the rest of your life. Sometimes, the only way to escape that shadow is through an official pardon. In Pennsylvania, these can ...
n many cases, a divorce can be a cantankerous and highly contested proceeding. Combine personal egos with concerns about the two parties’ assets and the questions about custody of the children and you...
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania passed Act 39, the state’s new wine sale law, which allows alcohol to be sold in more places than in the past. Governor Tom Wolf called it the largest reform in liquor...
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