Having a charge or conviction on your criminal record can be stressful. Proof of criminal activity can make you miss out on housing, employment and educational opportunities. Nonetheless, you’ve already paid your debt to society, and you don’t deserve to keep...
In divorce, every aspect of your marriage receives scrutiny. Among them include division of assets. When going through a divorce, you want to make sure that you receive your rightful share of the assets accumulated during your marriage. These are known as marital...
“The majority of initial applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied.” That high rejection rate is underscored by one proven Pennsylvania legal source addressing the SSD process. It highlights a disability outcome that is overwhelmingly common for...
The decision to get behind the wheel after a night of excessive drinking is not a good one. Seeing the flashing lights of a law enforcement officer’s vehicle and being pulled over is enough to jolt your system. How will you explain this to your family? To your...
After divorce, often people want a fresh start. Maybe after your divorce, you want to take a job closer to a big city like Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. Maybe you want to move closer to your family in Allentown. But how will that impact your child custody...
When you suffer an injury or illness that keeps you out of work for a long time, you quickly become concerned about how you will pay your bills on a long-term basis. You may apply for Social Security benefits if you’ve been unable to work for a year and know you can’t...
Getting a DUI can be a serious and costly problem. In addition to the immediate hardship of an arrest, a DUI may have long-lasting consequences. A DUI could affect your life in several different ways. All drivers should be conscientious about what can happen after a...
When it comes to family law, no two circumstances are exactly alike. There is a lot of misinformation out there and what you believe could have an adverse impact on your family case. Whether you are contemplating divorce, a custody matter or some other family...
If you are about to file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you will need to provide the Social Security Administration with medical records. The SSA requires “objective medical evidence” to support your claim. What does this mean? SSA requirements To...
If you drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration level at or above 0.08%, you could face charges for DUI. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a DUI conviction can result in fines, ordered treatment, license suspension and even jail...