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Postnuptials Are on the Rise in Bucks County

There’s a new matrimonial trend that has nothing to do with dresses or décor. It’s called the postnuptial agreement, and it’s growing in popularity here in Bucks County. Not unlike a prenuptial agree...

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Why Pennsylvania Residents Need a Living Will

Why is it that so many of us leave this world without ever having written a living will? That’s actually a fairly easy question to answer: Very few of us like to think about our own death, much less ...

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Tips for Managing Child Support Payments

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 to manage your household budget.

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How Can an Attorney Assist with Medicaid Planning?

Fear: It’s a subject that most of us prefer not to dwell upon as we grow into our senior years—the time of life when our bodies, and occasionally even our minds, begin to betray us. But it’s worth rem...

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How Can Equitable Distribution Affect Your Divorce in PA?

Here’s a phrase anyone going through a divorce proceeding is likely to hear over and over: “Equitable distribution.”

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What are the Duties that Come With Power of Attorney

The first step is assuring that you execute this responsibility properly, and in the best interest of everyone involved. To successfully accomplish that, you’ll need to understand exactly which duties...

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7 Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce

It’s rare that we hear divorce described in a positive light. We use terms like “messy divorce,” “ugly divorce,” “painful divorce.” Then again, why shouldn’t we? The collapse of a marriage is bound t...

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What is the Custody or Partial Custody Order Procedure in PA?

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...

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Questions to Ask When Writing a Will

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 ...

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A Guide to Uncontested Divorce in PA

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...

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Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

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 ...

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Can a Driver with a Low BAC Be Liable in an Accident?

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 ...

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What to Do If You’ve Been Arrested for DUI in PA?

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...

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Child Custody & Relocation: What You Need to Know About the Relocation Rule

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...

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Lawfirm of Penglase & Benson Moves to New Home

After decades in the North Main Street location, the attorneys at Penglase & Benson have decided to begin 2017 in a new home.

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