Courts in Pennsylvania and throughout the country use the best interest of the child standard when making child custody or visitation rulings. That standard generally applies whether an agreement is crafted by a judge or is negotiated by the parents themselves prior...
If your spouse doesn't want a divorce in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering what to do next. This can be a difficult situation to navigate, but with the right steps, you can find a way to move forward. Try to talk it out Having an open, honest conversation can help...
A trial work period allows an individual in Pennsylvania, or elsewhere, who receives Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to attempt to re-enter the workplace. This situation is temporary, and there is a limit to the amount of income an individual can earn...
As Pennsylvania parents, we all want what's best for our children. Child support is often one of the best ways to ensure meeting a child's needs after their parents have divorced. But when does child support terminate? What is child support? Child support guidelines...
Some aspects of a Pennsylvania divorce can be complex. The marital home is often a source of contention during this time, but refinancing might be an option. There are several steps to take when you choose to go this route. Reasons to refinance After your marriage has...
If you are convicted of drug possession in Pennsylvania, you may face a fine, a jail or prison sentence or other serious penalties. However, there are multiple strategies that you may use in an effort to get such a charge reduced or dismissed entirely. The drugs...
Underage DUI charges refer to anyone caught with a DUI above the legal limit while they are under the age of 21. Some parents may want to shrug an underage DUI charge off as a simple teenage mistake. But underage DUI charges are taken very seriously in the state of...
Divorce can have a number of negative impacts on your life, including financial ones. If you have a good understanding of your finances and are proactive in planning, you can minimize the financial impact of divorce. Understand your current financial situation This...
Divorce affects couples of all age ranges, and millennials might worry about their marriage potentially running into troubles in the future. And even though someone might be relatively young, they may be entering their second marriage, adding to concerns about a...
Most Pennsylvania residents expect to be safe while driving. Unfortunately, drunk drivers can put a damper on those expectations. These are some of the most dangerous days for impaired driving. Deaths due to DUI It’s expected that for the entirety of 2022, more than...