Too often, individuals get caught up with the concept of winning or losing during the divorce process. They approach every negotiation like a battle and every compromise must benefit their own position. While every relationship is different, it might be better to...
The federal Constitution and Pennsylvania state law extend protections to individuals. Some of these rights relate to interactions with law enforcement. For example, there are limitations on police searches and rules against forcing someone to testify against...
You’ve decided to get divorced, but that does not mean you want a legal battle with your ex, much less when a child is involved. However, by negotiating amicably, you can reach common ground about your child without needing a judge to make the decisions for you. You...
It was all because of a high school basketball game. You wish you could take back your actions, but it is too late now. A disagreement at a local bar led to an altercation between you and another man. Now, you face an assault charge. This is a criminal charge with...
The state commonly regards drunk driving as a serious threat to public safety, and their penalties reflect this. The consequences of a drunk driving charge in Pennsylvania are severe, including fines and possible jail time. If the police arrest you for a DUI, make no...
When you’re considering bankruptcy, something that you should look into is the automatic stay. An automatic stay temporarily prohibits creditors and collection agencies, as well as others, from pursuing you for money owed while you pursue bankruptcy. An automatic stay...
Divorce will completely change your world, and it will also change the lives of your children. Before you make any lasting decisions about your marriage, you definitely need to think about the possible repercussions for the rest of your family. As hard as divorce may...
If you have a divorce coming up, you’re probably worried about a lot of things. You’ve worked hard your entire life to build up what you have now, and you might be worried about losing half or even more of it to your spouse if asset division goes poorly. How can you...
It is not uncommon for individuals to put away a few hundred dollars to be used in the event of an emergency. Maybe the washing machine stops working or a leaky window finally needs to be replaced – these situations might be troublesome, but easily overcome....
Police departments and sheriff's offices in South Central Pennsylvania do not pull over drivers for no reason -- at least, they are not supposed to. Instead, the law requires an officer to have a reasonable, articulable suspicion that a driver has committed a crime or...
