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Understanding Pennsylvania drug possession laws
The laws associated with drug crimes can differ from state to state. When a person is charged with drug possession in Pennsylvania, it is important that he or she understands exactly what the allegations mean and what the possible consequences are. By having this...
Estate planning still important for childless or unmarried adults
If a person is unmarried or does not have children, he or she may assume that having a will and other documents is not necessary. In reality, Pennsylvanians would be wise to undertake certain estate planning steps in order to avoid complications in the future. There...
These mistakes could render estate planning useless
Planning for the future is something that every Pennsylvania adult should consider doing sooner rather than later. Even those who do not have significant assets could benefit from even basic estate planning. However, simply signing some documents is not enough to make...
Avoid social media during divorce
No matter how you look at it, divorce is an emotional and complex process. Throw in social media and it becomes even more complicated. We post and share about everything on social media – our successes and failures, our daily happenings, our pictures and events and...
When family law proceedings are sought late in life
After being married for several decades or more, most Pennsylvania spouses have reached age 55 or beyond. In the past 20 years, the divorce rate in this age group has doubled. Many older people are filing petitions in family law court after deciding that they want to...
Prenuptial contracts are an important aspect of family law
Pennsylvania couples who plan to get married in the upcoming year have many things to consider. Since more couples are waiting to marry until they have established their careers and built independent financial security, one factor to address is how to protect their...
Parents initiate civil litigation after son breaks leg
Business owners in Pennsylvania and elsewhere have an obligation to take every reasonable step to protect customers and visitors to their premises. This may be especially true when children are the primary client since they are not always able to recognize when they...
Avoiding common estate planning mistakes
As the year comes to an end, many in Pennsylvania are making resolutions for a positive 2019. One of the best resolutions people can make for themselves and their families is to begin the process of estate planning. This is not something that can be rushed or done...
DUI rates rise during the holiday season
For most, the holiday season is a time of merriment and cheer and a chance to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, the holiday season also means a higher number of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests, crashes and fatalities both in Pennsylvania and...