Divorcing couples have often spent years sharing their homes. Not only have they combined their incomes, they may have taken on joint debt. Many married couples have shared credit cards. Even if each spouse has their own separate credit cards, they may have taken on...
In some cases, yes. Separate property refers to assets you inherited, owned before marriage or received as a gift during marriage. Marital property, on the other hand, usually includes all assets you and your spouse acquired during the marriage, regardless of who...
Pennsylvania does allow the police to use DUI checkpoints. This is different than a traditional traffic stop. Typically, the police will inform the public about where they want to set up the checkpoint and how long it’s going to run. Once they do this, they have the...
Personal injury cases can be complex. When looking at car crashes, the court will consider all of the evidence and arrive at a conclusion as to who was at fault. If it is found that a driver was negligent, then the party who suffered damages may be awarded personal...
If you’re planning to leave your child considerable assets, potentially including a share in the property or the family business, you likely want them to have a solid prenuptial agreement when they get married. Even though inheritances are considered separate property...
Getting and retaining the right to legally reside in the United States is no small matter, and when that right is jeopardized, the consequences can be severe. This jeopardy often arises during removal or deportation proceedings, which can be triggered by actions that...
Shared custody of children is the expectation in most Pennsylvania divorces. When there are still dependent minors living at home, both parents usually have time with the children after a divorce. A judge may need to learn quite a bite about a family to reasonably...
Driving through rural Pennsylvania can be challenging – especially once deer mating season gets started. While peak breeding season doesn’t occur until sometime around November, there is typically increased mating activity among white-tailed deer as early as...
A straw purchase refers to a scenario where one person buys a firearm for someone else. The person who makes the purchase never intends to keep the weapon, but transfers it immediately to the other party. This label doesn’t apply in all situations. There are some...
The adage “nothing is certain but death and taxes,” which has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is still true today. Moreover, taxes can follow you and your loved ones after you’re gone. Unlike some states, Pennsylvania doesn’t have its own estate tax (although...