During your divorce, you may find it difficult to stay on your best behavior. If your marriage was particularly contentious or chilly, you may feel inclined to wage an all-out war on your ex. Yet, engaging in certain actions could make proceedings more difficult than...
Year: 2020
Year: 2020
With divorce comes the task of divvying up shared property
Splitting property is one of the most challenging and confusing parts of a divorce proceeding. Even if you can clearly identify items that you’ve acquired, it doesn’t necessarily mean the item or the item’s value is yours to keep upon divorce. To understand what...
What should be included in a real estate sales contract?
Buying a home in Pennsylvania can be exciting, especially if it is your first home. However, buying a home is a legal process, and one that many potential homeowners may not have much experience. It is important to seek legal advice when entering a real estate...
Estate planning during challenging times
Planning your estate helps you and your family deal with the unexpected. But the last few months have provided even more health, financial and emotional challenges. It is important to engage in estate planning to decide how to divide up your assets after you die and...
Husband and wife arrested for drug charges and child endangerment
When facing criminal charges in Indiana County and throughout Pennsylvania, it can impact a person’s life in many ways. This is especially true if the charges are non-violent and involve drugs and family issues. People who are in this situation could benefit from...
Four things you should not do after a DUI stop
When a police officer pulls you over for suspicion of driving under the influence, it is not an immediate conviction. Defendants can fight their charges, but to do that, they need to make sure they avoid unnecessary mistakes. Even a first offense can cost a defendant...
Choose executors carefully
Planning for the management and distribution of your assets after you die is important. But to help assure that your wishes are carried out, your estate planning should include careful selection of a competent and trusted executor. Executor’s duties Executors have an...
State Police traffic stops being questioned
An inoperable brake light or speeding can lead to a journey through Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system. According to an Appeal and Spotlight Pennsylvania investigation, State Police used pretextual stops for minor traffic violations to search for illegal drugs....
Child support and requesting a modification in Pennsylvania
Family law issues in Pennsylvania can be difficult to navigate. This is especially true when children are involved. If there is a child support order, the custodial or noncustodial parent might, at some point, want it to be modified. Understanding the details involved...
Thoughtful conversations may help your child cope with divorce
Going through a divorce isn’t an easy experience. As a parent, it’s important to keep in mind that your little ones might also be feeling stressed or sad as they move homes and witness the end of their parent’s relationship. Knowing the emotional toll that it can take...