A Guide to Modifying Child Support Payments
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,” it’s not that simple. Let’s look at some of the reasons why child support payment modifications happen, and what that might mean. Why would the court […]
Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney in PA
For most of us, the experience of being arrested and charged with a crime would easily rank as one of the most frightening and stressful occurrences of our life. Undoubtedly, the experience of going through our country’s criminal justice system—attending court and eventually receiving a sentence from a judge or jury—is nearly as stressful. Perhaps […]
How Do Custody and Partial Custody Work in PA?
Going through a divorce will almost always be a painful experience, and adding children into the mix only compounds that pain. If you’re going through a divorce and think you may need a child custody attorney in Bucks County, the attorneys at Penglase & Benson are here to help. One of the ways we can […]
How Social Media Can Negatively Impact Your Personal Injury Case
The advent of smartphones and social media have made it easier than ever share our lives with the rest of the world. “Here’s what I’m doing tonight.” “Look at this amazing lunch.” “I can’t believe I’m in London!” But there are downsides to all of this sharing, especially during a personal injury case. Ask any […]
Penglase & Benson Helps Client Get Pardon Hearing
When you’re found guilty of a crime, that conviction can shadow you for the rest of your life. Sometimes, the only way to escape that shadow is through an official pardon. In Pennsylvania, these can be difficult to obtain. Fortunately, a client recently represented by Penglase & Benson appears to be on his way to […]
The Benefits of Mediation in Your PA Divorce Case
In many cases, a divorce can be a cantankerous and highly contested proceeding. Combine personal egos with concerns about the two parties’ assets and the questions about custody of the children and you have two people in a difficult position. Many couples tend towards a resolution that is more contentious than necessary and that involves […]
How PA Wine Laws Affect Liquor Licensees
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania passed Act 39, the state’s new wine sale law, which allows alcohol to be sold in more places than in the past. Governor Tom Wolf called it the largest reform in liquor laws “since Prohibition ended 80 years ago.” The law was signed June 8 and went into effect 60 days […]
A Fair Division of Assets in Your PA Divorce Case
Getting divorced. It’s never a pleasant experience. It’s also rarely an easy experience. And why not? Well, in most instances—and certainly in Pennsylvania—it’s due to a legal process known as “equitable distribution,” which is essentially a fancy way of referring to the process of splitting marital assets and marital debts among the two parties who […]
Questions to Ask When Writing a Will
We all think about our futures, but how much thought do we put into what happens to our assets when we’re gone. Dying – or becoming permanently incapacitated — without having a will in place can leave your family saddled with bills, taxes and disputes about where you would have wanted your money to go. […]
Your Guide to Creating a Living Trust
First things first: What exactly is a living trust, and why might you want to create one? How is a living trust different from other sorts of trusts? And is the process of creating one in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania significantly different than doing so in other states? By the time you’ve finished reading this, […]
