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, […]
What Could a DUI in PA Cost You?
There’s a lot you can do with $10,000. You could travel, invest in property, remodel part of your home or buy a decent used car. It’s not change-your-life money, but for most of us, it’s a figure large enough for us to take notice. It’s also the average cost for a DUI arrest in PA, […]
Penalties for First DUI Arrest in PA
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, steep fines, or even serious jail time—it can also lead to the loss of life. But you don’t need us to tell you any […]
Smartphones Are a Great Tool After a Car Accident
At any given moment, there are roughly 660,000 people across the country using a cellphone or other electronic device while driving. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, which records distracted driving statistics at the website Distraction.gov. According to those figures, 38 percent of all distracted driving fatalities involved a motorist using a cellphone. […]
Clear Your Sidewalk and Avoid Slip and Fall Injuries
Wintry weather can be delightful…when you don’t have to deal with it. But when you’re an adult, snowy weather is mostly just a headache. While your kids are off sledding or building snow men, you’re digging out your car or making sure your pipes don’t freeze. And then there’s your sidewalk. Keeping it clear after […]
When Do I Need A Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, a work-related injury, a fall in a public or private place, or if you’ve been exposed to an injury or disease as a result of exposure to asbestos, you may be wondering if you need to hire a personal injury lawyer, or if you should attempt to […]
What are the Factors That Determine Child Support Payments?
The Unthinkable has Happened After meeting your soul mate, joining together in the union of marriage, and then further cementing that union with the birth of a child, you’ve both decided that your relationship has deteriorated to the point where it simply can’t be saved. You’re both ready to move forward with your lives, and […]
