Why is it that so many of us leave this world without ever having written a living will? That’s actually a fairly easy question to answer: Very few of us like...
Marriages may end, but being a parent is a lifetime job. After a divorce, you may be required to pay child support, or you might find that you depend on it...
Fear: It’s a subject that most of us prefer not to dwell upon as we grow into our senior years—the time of life when our bodies, and occasionally even our minds,...
Here’s a phrase anyone going through a divorce proceeding is likely to hear over and over: “Equitable distribution.” It’s an important term to remember, as it’s something that affects many divorce...
Taking on a power of attorney role for a loved one—often, this loved one will be an older family member, likely with failing health or mental faculties—is an enormous responsibility. The...
It’s rare that we hear divorce described in a positive light. We use terms like “messy divorce,” “ugly divorce,” “painful divorce.” Then again, why shouldn’t we? The collapse of a marriage...
Divorce is an arduous process, made even more difficult when children are involved. One of the key questions concerning children and divorce is “Who will get custody?” It’s likely to be...
There’s a reason so many of us fail to write a living will while we’re still alive. Considering our own death can be a terrifying thing. But if you’re reading this...
An Amicable Divorce with a Happy Ending Is a Real Possibility As it happens, it’s possible to have a relatively happy ending where divorces are concerned. This is what’s known as...
There’s no “right” way for a divorce to proceed. Some couples handle things amicably. They have no trouble agreeing on how to divide their property and deciding on child custody. The...
If you’ve spent any time on Bucks County’s roadways in the past few years, you’ve probably seen the billboards: “Buzzed driving is drunk driving.” The message is clear: “I wasn’t that...
Getting arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania can come with serious consequences. Even if it’s your first offense, a conviction can land you in jail, cost you your license for at least...
If you’re a parent who has recently experienced a divorce, it’s certainly understandable that you may feel the need to move: To a new home in your current town, say, or...
DOYLESTOWN, PA, December 22, 2016 — After decades in the North Main Street location, the attorneys at Penglase & Benson have decided to begin 2017 in a new home. But this...
There’s a perfectly good reason why so many otherwise coolheaded divorce proceedings come grinding to an angry, frustrated halt when the question of who gets the family home is raised. A...
