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...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: it’s one of the most irresponsible actions you can take as a motorist. Not only can it lead to losing your driver’s license,...
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 the United States, credit card use is a common occurrence. The problem? When you find yourself looking at a balance due that is far larger than you can pay off...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In our last blog post, we wrote about the dangers of texting while driving. But what about motor vehicle accidents that are the result of texting while walking? It turns out...
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...
