Medical Negligence: What You Need To Know
Posted on July 8th, 2020 in Personal Injury
We trust our lives to those in the medical field on a daily basis. Be it for urgent needs, health updates, or even just yearly checkups. But when a doctor fails to put your care at the forefront, you may suffer a serious injury, harm, or even death. If you have been a victim of […]
Read MoreFourth of July Safety: Personal Injury
Posted on June 30th, 2020 in Personal Injury
Last weekend, emergency personnel were called to a home in Scranton after a man died as a result of a “firework mishap,” according to reports. Officials believe the man died instantly after the firework exploded while he was trying to light it. With many families preparing for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Kalinoski Law […]
Read MoreThe Rise of Gray Divorce
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 in Divorce
We know that since a global health pandemic has ravaged the nation, divorce rates have been on the rise. But did you know that over the last year, gray divorces have increased? Some say that Al and Tipper Gore became the poster children of gray divorce, but what causes more couples to say “I don’t” […]
Read MoreAre Stepparents Legal Guardians?
Posted on June 16th, 2020 in Family Law
We know the modern family unit looks a lot different than it did in our parents’ and grandparents’ day. It’s welcoming to new family members, friends who become family, and new parent-child relationships. While the emotional connection between a child and stepparent may be strong, the legal bonds may be a bit more fragile. This […]
Read MoreUnderstanding PA Collaborative Divorce
Posted on June 2nd, 2020 in Divorce
Divorce can be complicated. From financial struggles to combative behavior, divorce may feel like you versus your ex. But when the split is mutual and you just want to figure things out, a collaborative divorce may be better suited to your needs. If you and your ex are looking to divorce but want to keep […]
Read MoreChild Custody & Summer Vacation
Posted on May 28th, 2020 in Child Custody/Support
With the school year wrapping up for many children in our area, parents may be looking for getaways that are close to home but still get the kids out of the house for some summer fun. While this may not seem like a problem, for divorced couples on a child custody schedule, this can become […]
Read MoreWhen You Suspect Drug, Alcohol Abuse By Your Ex: Child Custody
Posted on May 20th, 2020 in Child Custody/Support
When you and your ex decided to divorce, you noticed they were taking the breakup rather hard, even though it was a mutual decision. But you never thought they would turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with their emotions. Now, as you have shared custody of your children, you notice that your kids are […]
Read MoreKnow Your Rights: Paternity and Unmarried Fathers
Posted on May 13th, 2020 in Family Law
An overwhelming amount of children in the United States are born to unmarried parents — approximately 40%. While in some cases, the parents may be in committed relationships but unmarried, the reality is that many of these children will grow up in a fatherless home. Unfortunately, the problem is that many fathers do not know […]
Read MoreHow PA School Closures Impact Child Custody
Posted on May 7th, 2020 in Child Custody/Support
After Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania schools would remain closed for physical instruction through the rest of the academic year, many parents had obvious concerns for their children’s education and academic success. However, for some parents, this brought about larger issues of child custody plans for the rest of the school year and summer. […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Not the First Event to Lead to Divorce Spikes
Posted on April 30th, 2020 in Divorce
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a large spike in divorces around the world as a result of COVID-19. While we can expect new studies to emerge on the impacts of COVID-19 on divorce in the next few months and weeks, this is not the first time a global event has resulted in increased divorce. Marriage, Divorce, and […]
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