The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction can last for years and have a detrimental effect on a person’s voting rights; gun rights; immigration status; eligibility for federal assistance programs (e.g.,...
Unfortunately, in many cases, the person or persons responsible for the incident may not tell the complete truth about the incident. It is human nature for many people to deny liability,...
Managing family dynamics is difficult enough without having to deal with the extra complexities of addiction and rehabilitation. The stakes in family court cases can rise dramatically when substance misuse is...
Moving across the country is a significant life event that brings new opportunities and challenges. One critical aspect often overlooked during this transition is the need for estate planning adjustments after...
Your thoughtfully constructed estate plan could be disrupted by a challenge from a relative or friend who is unhappy with his or her inheritance (or lack of one). Here are 13...
It had been two years since we had a family vacation. Everyone needed a break and a change of scenery. Our family had vaccinated months prior and we had weathered the...
The term “parole” dates back to the Medieval era, and comes from the French word for “speech,” although a more exact meaning is “word of honor.” Long before the modern criminal...
It’s a natural question to ask a Bucks County family law attorney: Will the amount of child support I need to pay ever change? And while the short answer is “Yes,”...
In addiction-related cases, social media evidence is increasingly used to build narratives about a person’s behavior, intent, or lifestyle. Posts, photos, messages, and even comments can serve as key pieces of...
As you exit the courthouse, you feel drained but relieved. The judge ordered your child’s other parent to pay you a weekly child support amount calculated according to your state guidelines....
