Property division is one of the primary processes of a divorce. When this element is not approached from the right angle, a divorce can be complicated. States follow different processes when dividing property between spouses going through a divorce. Pennsylvania is an...
Year: 2023
What should be in an estate plan?
Creating an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do to provide for your family’s financial future. However, the thought of making one can seem like an overwhelming task. But once you understand the key components of what to include, you can break...
What are the potential benefits of divorce?
Those who are considering divorce will sometimes just focus on the potential negatives. They will say that they don’t want to get divorced because of the financial insecurity it could create, for example. It is important to think of all sides of a divorce, though,...
Will a pocket breathalyzer protect you from a DUI?
A whole industry has sprung up around portable breathalyzer devices that can measure your blood alcohol content (BAC) on the fly – and some of them are small enough to slip into a pocket, a knapsack, a purse or place on a keychain so that you can carry it with you to...
Estate planning for single parents
As a single parent, it is crucial to have an estate plan in place. The last thing you want is for your children to be without legal guardianship or financial security should you become incapacitated or pass away. Taking the time now to develop an estate plan will...
3 reasons money can lead to divorce
Money is often cited as a reason for divorce, perhaps second only to things like infidelity. It certainly causes a lot of relational issues, and these may end a marriage. It’s a common reason for arguments between couples. That being said, you may find yourself...
3 types of distracted driving
Have you ever wondered why distracted driving is so common? You know that it is dangerous, and you can certainly tell how dangerous it is when you are in a car with a distracted driver. They make many more mistakes and pose a serious risk of causing an accident. Part...
If your spouse contests your divorce, does that mean it won’t happen?
You’ve likely heard that there are both contested and uncontested divorces. The process can happen either way, and it generally just refers to whether or not you and your spouse are on the same page. If it’s an amicable divorce, where you’re able to make decisions...
An insurance gap can result in a lack of support after a crash
Motor vehicle insurance in Pennsylvania serves two overlapping purposes. It protects individual motorists from liability in the event that they cause a crash by compensating the people affected by a collision for property damage losses and injury-related expenses....
How serious are assault charges in Pennsylvania?
Never underestimate how enthusiastically most prosecutors in the nation perform their duties. Since crimes of violence, including assault, are deemed particularly heinous, you can expect the prosecutor in your case to seek conviction aggressively. Like many states,...