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 […]
Driving at nighttime is more difficult. Even while attentive, it’s easy to suddenly be involved in a serious accident in the night if you don’t know what to watch out for on the road. If you commute at night or regularly drive late into the evening, here are a few of the dangers you should […]
You’ve decided to divorce. You’ve told your kids, your parents, your friends. It’s really happening. But to move forward, you’ve got to look to the past and figure out how to divide the assets you’ve accumulated during your marriage. Here are some things you’re going to have to split as you split up: Your Pennsylvania […]
There are several types of injuries that can happen during a car accident, but one area that causes a lot of concern is injuries of the brain. Depending on the type of brain injury, it may not always be apparent immediately after the accident that someone has brain damage. This is problematic and dangerous, so […]
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