When it comes to divorce and the distribution of marital property, our state recognizes equitable division. This means that the marital estate should be divided fairly. The law doesn’t require that those assets be divided evenly. This, of course, gives each spouse...
Divorce generally requires that spouses separate the lives that they previously shared. That process often begins with one of them moving out of the marital home. In some cases, both spouses have to relocate because neither can afford the house or rental property...
Estate planning is an important process that many people avoid. The idea of discussing what happens to personal property and family members after someone dies is unpleasant to most people. However, such discussions are crucial for the protection of those left behind...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are some of the most common criminal allegations. People who typically follow the law to the letter might end up arrested after a collision or an encounter with the wrong police officer. Often, those accused of impaired...
The process of divorce helps separate the finances and daily lives of the spouses involved. People who have previously shared their incomes, financial obligations and homes may find it quite difficult to arrange to separate their assets and financial obligations. For...
Estate planning is often as much about personal protection as it is about the creation of a legacy. People can draft documents that take effect while they are alive, not just documents that manage probate matters after their death. Powers of attorney are among the...
Parents often brag that their newly-enrolled college students have bright futures ahead of them. After all, completing a post-secondary education may set someone up for a better career with more competitive wages. Parents may even happily help cover the costs of a...
January brings with it a curious phenomenon in the United States—a notable surge in divorce filings. While the reasons are multifaceted, studies have attributed this trend to various factors that make the first month of the year a popular time for married couples to...
While popular media depictions of families typically show people with close relationships, the unfortunate reality for many Pennsylvanians is estrangement from one or more family members. Families in which a parent or child has limited their contact with others can...
When Pennsylvania couples get divorced, there are many issues to work through. One crucial issue is creating a co-parenting arrangement. Although courts often decide what happens with custody or visitation, any involved coparents can work together to minimize the...