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...
With many criminal charges, you actually have to commit the crime to be arrested. You’re not going to get arrested for thinking about drunk driving, for example. You actually have to be in control of the vehicle when the police demonstrate that you are over the legal...
Divorcing couples in Pennsylvania have a lot of practical issues to address. The division of their assets is often a top priority. Discussions about debt may not seem as important initially. However, debts frequently have a significant impact on the marital estate....
You hear a knock on the door and you look out the front window before opening it. There’s a police car sitting in the driveway, so you know that an officer is likely standing on your front step. You open the door just a crack to talk to them. The officer tells you...
If someone suffers a spinal cord injury, there’s a good chance that it’s going to be a significant long-term issue. In many cases, people simply cannot fully recover. Someone may have lasting back pain, limited mobility issues or even a full disability, such as...
Your home is likely one of the biggest assets that you have to consider when you’re going through a divorce. On top of the monetary consideration, you may also have emotional ties to the home. All of these factors can make it rather difficult to determine how to...