Getting divorced. It’s never a pleasant experience. It’s also rarely an easy experience. And why not? Well, in most instances—and certainly in Pennsylvania—it’s due to a legal process known as “equit...
We all think about our futures, but how much thought do we put into what happens to our assets when we’re gone. Dying – or becoming permanently incapacitated — without having a will in place can leav...
First things first: What exactly is a living trust, and why might you want to create one? How is a living trust different from other sorts of trusts? And is the process of creating one in the Commonwe...
There’s a lot you can do with $10,000. You could travel, invest in property, remodel part of your home or buy a decent used car. It’s not change-your-life money, but for most of us, it’s a figure la...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: it’s one of the most irresponsible actions you can take as a motorist. Not only can it lead to losing your driver’s license, steep fines, or even serio...
At any given moment, there are roughly 660,000 people across the country using a cellphone or other electronic device while driving. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, which r...
The unexpected death of a loved one is always a terrible experience. If the death happened due to negligence, misconduct, or even an intentional action, it can be even more unsettling still. In legal ...
Wintry weather can be delightful…when you don’t have to deal with it. But when you’re an adult, snowy weather is mostly just a headache. While your kids are off sledding or building snow men, you’re ...
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, a work-related injury, a fall in a public or private place, or if you’ve been exposed to an injury or disease as a result of exposure to asbestos, you may ...
After meeting your soul mate, joining together in the union of marriage, and then further cementing that union with the birth of a child, you’ve both decided that your relationship has deteriorated to...
“A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.”pa divorce attorney It’s an old adage, a clever way of saying “It’s usually a bad idea to represent yourself in court.” It can even apply to law...
The end of a marriage is never easy, especially when children are part of the equation. The best you can do is to make sure things as painless as possible for you and your children. Writing on The Hu...
During the last week of June, the news was dominated by U.S. Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality, fair housing and health care. But another decision handed down at the state level has importa...
More than a million people are arrested each year for driving while under the influence, an offense that can impact not only your ability to drive but also your reputation and your freedom. The loss ...
If you have been in a car accident, you have a lot on your mind. You are probably wondering if you will have to pay for repairs, and whether your insurer will cover the costs of the accident as well a...
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