Understanding Alimony in Pennsylvania
Created more than 3,000 years ago, The Code of Hammurabi was one of humanity’s earliest sets of written laws. Among the things in the code was a provision that said that if a man wanted to leave his wife, he needed to give her a dowry, along with rights to “field, garden or property.” And […]
The Differences Between NJ and PA DUI Charges
Spend time traveling between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you’ll start to notice little differences, on everything from gas pumps to state government. Another key difference: DUI laws. Although both states take drunk driving seriously, any Bucks County DUI lawyer can tell you there are some key differences in the way Pennsylvania and New Jersey handle […]
How Will Your Custody Agreement Impact Your Taxes?
Ask any Doylestown child custody lawyer, and they’ll tell you many of their clients are in a pretty rough emotional state. Divorce is never easy, but it’s important not to lose sight of the practical, nuts-and-bolt issues, such as the tax implication of your custody arrangement. Why is this important? The parent who can […]
Tips for Writing Your Will
Writing a will is one of the basics of estate planning. It’s also something 40 percent of us avoid doing. And on some level, we can understand that. Writing a will means acknowledging the end of our lives, and that’s something many of us aren’t comfortable pondering. But we’d argue that the only thing worse […]
The Consequences of Parole Violation in Pennsylvania
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 law system came into being, prisoners of war during the Middle Ages would give their word not to rejoin the fighting as a condition […]
How Do Federal & State Drug Charges Differ in PA?
The phrase “tough on crime” means different things in different parts of the world. For example: In the United States, the federal sentence for most first offense drug possession charges is less than a year in jail. Get caught with two grams of heroin in Malaysia, and you’ll face up to five years in prison […]
Older Adults are at High Risk of Slip & Fall Injuries in PA
Falls are the leading cause of injury for older Americans. It’s something easy to be aware of as an injury lawyer in Bucks County. And unfortunately, those injuries can often be quite serious, according to the National Floor Safety Institute: Falls cause 87 percent of bone fractures in people 65 and older. A fall that […]
What Documents Do You Need for a Divorce in PA?
It’s hard for some people to stay organized, even in the best circumstances. And most of us would agree that getting divorced rarely qualifies as “the best circumstances.” It’s a traumatic, painful experience, but – as any Bucks County divorce lawyer can tell you – it’s one that can be made less stressful when you […]
What You Need to Know about Pennsylvania’s New Ignition Interlock Law
DUI enforcement in Pennsylvania entered unchartered territory this summer with the arrival of what’s known as the “ignition interlock law.” The law, which went into effect in August, affects both license suspensions and the way ignition interlock devices are used in DUI cases. Supporters say it’s more effective than suspending someone’s driver’s license. “Not […]
Penalties for a Second DUI Arrest in PA
Roughly 1/3 of all people arrested for driving while under the influence will go on to re-offend, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. To combat this problem, lawmakers around the country have stiffened the penalties for second offenses. For example: Jail time First offense – No minimum jail time required Second offense – Anywhere […]
