What Are Separation Agreements?
Posted on March 27th, 2023 in Divorce
We all dream of getting married to the love of our lives. However, some marriages end before ‘death do we part.’ America has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, with approximately 30-35% of first-time spouses calling it quits. But divorces come with a set of unique challenges. Sometimes, you and your partner […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Theft Crimes?
Posted on March 8th, 2023 in Criminal Charges
Contrary to popular belief, theft isn’t just one crime. It’s a collection of multiple crimes because there are multiple ways to steal, some far worse than others. To make sure that offenders are punished accordingly, there are different charges for different types of theft. The side effect of having so many different types of theft […]
Read MoreWhat Is Annulment and How Does It Differ from Divorce?
Posted on February 14th, 2023 in Divorce, Family Law
Divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging. Unfortunately, as many know, divorce is common in the U.S. In the United States, between 35%-50% of first-time marriages end in divorce, increasing to approximately 60% for second marriages and 70+% for marriages after the second. But divorce is not the only way to dissolve a marriage in […]
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Court Cases?
Posted on January 26th, 2023 in Civil Right
For every 1,000 people in Pennsylvania, there are 3.9 violent crimes and 16.4 property crimes. The current population of Pennsylvania was nearly 13 million as of the last census in 2021. We’re not mathematicians, but that’s a significant amount of crime to happen in a year in just one state. Data may divide crimes into […]
Read MoreWhat to Ask for in a Divorce Settlement
Posted on December 7th, 2022 in Divorce
Divorce is an unfortunate reality in the United States, with 630,000 marriages ending in 2020 alone. It’s an incredibly stressful time for both parties as they decide how to split assets, divide parenting time, and protect their children from the aftermath of the conflict. Although you might want to speed through the negotiations, it’s crucial […]
Read MoreWhat is Legally Considered Abuse?
Posted on November 21st, 2022 in Family Law
Being in an abusive relationship is terrifying and paralyzing. You can feel trapped and unable to help your situation. When there isn’t a guarantee that you’ll be believed in today’s world, it’s understandable to feel that you can’t report abuse. To encourage those who need help to seek it, we want to inform people what […]
Read MoreWhat Counts as Stalking?
Posted on October 26th, 2022 in Criminal Charges
Stalking feels like something that’s simple to understand. Someone follows another person without their permission and keeps track of their life in an intrusive manner. When we think of a stalker, we think of someone in a hoodie following someone around town. But in the age of the internet, it’s also considered stalking by many […]
Read MoreHow Does Remarriage Affect Your Divorce Agreement?
Posted on September 29th, 2022 in Divorce
You’ve already been married once and have been through the divorce process. Who could blame you if you didn’t want to go through it again? But sometimes love finds a way, and now you’re about to remarry. What does remarriage mean for your divorce agreement? Divorce doesn’t always mean that your ex-spouse is cut completely […]
Read MoreWhat Happens During the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program?
Posted on February 25th, 2022 in Criminal Charges
A criminal record can set you back in life and make it difficult to achieve the goals you had set for yourself. It may seem like there’s nothing you can do to overcome your past criminal charges, but for some, there is an opportunity for a second chance. Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program can […]
Read More7 Things to Know about High-Asset Divorce
Posted on February 17th, 2022 in Divorce
A high-asset divorce, or a high net worth divorce, generally involves significant and high-value assets such as closely-held business interests, stock options, deferred compensation, trust funds, real estate partnerships, and so on. Understandably, the more assets involved, the more complex the divorce will be. Due to the complexities involved in a high-asset divorce, it is […]
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