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,...
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...
I hope you have a good lawyer.” Those are usually pretty ominous words. But when you own a business, those are words to live by. It’s not that you’re automatically in...
If you reach the point where you are unable to make decisions regarding your medical care due to advanced age, an accident or an illness, a living will, trust and durable...
What’s the Difference Between a Prenup & a Postnup? The main difference between the two contacts, of course, is that while a prenup–also known as an antenuptial agreement or premarital agreement–is...
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,...
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...
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...
