A car accident can happen in seconds — and they’re absolutely terrifying to most people. Once the initial shock is over, confusion usually sets in simply because most people aren’t in car accidents often enough to know exactly what they should do in the aftermath. If you’re unsure how to handle yourself after a car […]
When drivers speed and drive recklessly, they put the lives of others in danger. Their careless actions can lead to car accidents that have a tragic outcome. In a recent case in central Pennsylvania, a driver’s recklessness was so egregious that it has led to a lengthy list of criminal charges, including third-degree murder and […]
Ending a marriage is difficult in so many ways. It can cause emotional and mental stress on the two spouses as well as any children of the marriage. Because of the often-extreme emotions that often come with a divorce, it is easy to make mistakes that could haunt you for a long time. Although no […]
In a divorce, all parents say they want what is best for their children. In the short term, that’s coming up with a parenting agreement that will suit the needs of each parent, keep the kids safe and secure and satisfy the court that Pennsylvania laws have been followed. So, what is a parenting agreement? […]
Pennsylvania certainly got a big dose of winter weather in the fall as snow covered much of the state recently. It was a bit earlier than we’re accustomed to for a big snowstorm and caught some drivers unprepared. It was a reminder that winter will be here for real soon. To help get you ready […]
Car accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries can change the trajectory of not only the injured individual’s life, but their family’s lives as well. It can be a tremendous transition for everyone involved and it can be difficult to know what to do or say to support someone in the right way. This is […]
In the midst of divorce, when everything is changing and uncertain, it isn’t hard for people to fall into some financial traps. It isn’t uncommon to face money troubles. If you’re anticipating a divorce or are in the midst of one, here are seven financial situations to try to avoid. Wouldn’t a new toy, like […]
Not so long ago, couples believed they needed prenuptial agreements only if one of them had considerable assets. They were thought to be unromantic and relationship-killers. That’s no longer the case. More Pennsylvania couples these days are signing prenuptial agreements to take uncertainty out of the marital equation. They may decide not to leave their […]
Years ago, it was rare if a person who wanted to adopt a child in Pennsylvania — or anywhere in the United States, in fact – was not part of a two-person couple. Not anymore. Adoption by single people has become widely accepted and common in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Thousands of children nationwide live with […]
Martson Law Offices has been serving clients in Central Pennsylvania for more than six decades. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge you’d find at a big-city law firm, but we also have deep roots in the community and understands the legal issues facing our clients locally.
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