What is a PFA Order?
Posted on December 16th, 2021 in Family Law
Everyone deserves to be safe, especially our children. Sometimes you feel as if you know a person, and they become unrecognizable, making you feel trapped and unable to protect your children. You are not alone, and you do not have to stay in that relationship, nor do you have to consider leaving your children with […]
Read MoreHow Does Pennsylvania’s Equitable Distribution Model Work?
Posted on December 9th, 2021 in Divorce
Despite popular belief, when couples go through a divorce in Pennsylvania, there is not an even split of their assets. Pennsylvania follows the equitable distribution model where marital assets are divided fairly between the divorcing spouses. ‘Fairly’ in this instance specifically does not mean equal. When Pennsylvania judges and courts are trying to determine what […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a No-Fault and a Fault Divorce?
Posted on December 2nd, 2021 in Divorce
When we get married, we expect to be with our partners forever and to trust them implicitly. Far too often, this doesn’t prove to be true, and our partners can betray us. Relationships can turn abusive, neglectful, or a partner can have affairs. These are all reasons to believe the marriage to be over and […]
Read More6 Things to Know About Child Custody and Visitation Law in Pennsylvania
Posted on November 26th, 2021 in Child Custody/Support
Divorce is stressful enough, but add in a battle over child custody and it can be one of the worst times of anyone’s life. When you’re fighting for your right to see your child, through primary custody or visitation, it’s easy to get emotional and not see things clearly. You can end up walking into […]
Read MoreWhat Are All the Types of Divorce You Can Have?
Posted on November 18th, 2021 in Divorce
Deciding to separate from your spouse is one of the hardest decisions to make, and the process of separating can be just as difficult. Most people separate by means of a divorce, but that’s not the only type of separation out there. For starters, there’s more than one type of divorce, and there are special […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Workers’ Comp Rights From Insurance Companies
Posted on November 9th, 2021 in Personal Injury
People often get hurt at work, especially when their job involves manual labor. For this reason, Pennsylvania enacted the Workers’ Compensation Act to assure that workers injured on the job are provided for. This act details every workers’ comp right an employee has, from medical coverage for surgery and treatment to lost wages, and also […]
Read MoreWho’s Legally Responsible in an Automobile Accident?
Posted on November 5th, 2021 in Personal Injury
Being involved in an automobile accident is one of the most common ways to suffer a personal injury. Every time you get behind the steering wheel, you’re counting on other drivers to drive responsibly, and for your vehicle to get you home. When that doesn’t happen, you can find yourself with hundreds, if not thousands […]
Read MoreCan Workers’ Comp Avoid Paying Your Lost Wages?
Posted on October 28th, 2021 in Personal Injury
If you’ve suffered an injury at work, and your employer has accepted your workers’ compensation claim, you should be relieved. Often enough, employers will skimp out on actually providing their employees the financial compensation they deserve. You work to provide for yourself and your family, but if you’re injured, you can’t do that. There are […]
Read More5 Mistakes to Avoid in a High-Asset Divorce Lawsuit
Posted on October 21st, 2021 in Divorce, Family Law
A divorce is a roller coaster ride no matter what. But, things get more complicated when yours is a high-asset divorce. The stakes are high with both parties standing to lose or gain the wealth they accumulated together. Asset division was already particularly complex, but with a high-asset divorce lawsuit, it only becomes more so. […]
Read MoreWhat Constitutes a High-Asset Divorce?
Posted on October 14th, 2021 in Divorce
Divorce is common among all classes of wealth, and while having more money may lower the chances of divorce, it doesn’t eliminate them. While those with a large number of assets separate, it becomes much more involved and becomes what’s known as a high-asset divorce. A high-asset divorce is a divorce where the couple has […]
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