A Guide to Uncontested Divorce in PA
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 an uncontested divorce. Let’s say that after some years of marriage—maybe five years, or ten years, or more—you and your spouse have both come […]
Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?
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 only thing they need divorce attorneys for is handling paperwork. Other couples hire divorce attorneys and go to court, battling every step of the […]
What to Do If You’ve Been Arrested for DUI in PA?
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 a year and put a mark on your permanent record. It’s the type of situation a DUI lawyer in Bucks County can help you […]
Child Custody & Relocation: What You Need to Know About the Relocation Rule
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 maybe even to a new state on the other side of the country. A fresh start in a new town, you might be thinking, […]
Lawfirm of Penglase & Benson Moves to New Home
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 move won’t take the firm very far: they’re heading from 110 North Main Street to new offices at 18 North Main Street, the site […]
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 […]
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 […]
