Divorce is a difficult emotional event for all parties involved, even if the split is amicable between two spouses. In addition to the emotional stress, couples face a great deal of logistical and financial stress as they work with advocates to divide assets and...
Month: October 2019
3 ways to regain driving confidence after an accident
Experiencing a car crash can seriously shake your willingness to get behind the wheel again. This is especially true if you must undergo a lengthy recovery from an accident-related injury. If you feel apprehensive about driving again, it may be difficult to find...
Child custody considerations in Pennsylvania
When you face the end of a relationship and have children together, questions about child custody arise. Pennsylvania law establishes the rules for dividing parenting time in this situation. Review these common child custody considerations if you have thought about...
Heavy traffic, angle collisions and potentially severe injuries
You might think that when it comes to traffic accidents, head-on collisions between two vehicles result in the most fatalities. However, angle collisions cause the most deaths annually as well as a high number of serious injuries. So, what are angle collisions?...
Why is the insurance company trying to deny your claim?
Dealing with an injury is difficult. When your insurance company refuses to pay or does so slowly, it adds unnecessary stress. Regardless of how the injury occurred, the insurer should honor the policy. However, this is not always the case. Having an attorney on your...
How a distracted driver may alter your life
Distracted driving has taken center stage in recent years as it has overtaken driving drunk to become the top cause for accidents. If you find yourself in a crash with a distracted driver, you may face an uncertain future. Pennsylvania has enacted laws to combat...
The fate of the family home in Pennsylvania divorce
Couples divorcing in Pennsylvania must decide on a fair property division agreement. Many people in this situation disagree about who should stay in the home they shared during the marriage. These are the considerations to keep in mind when negotiating property...
How does child support work in Pennsylvania?
Divorcing parents have an equal responsibility to support their children financially. Pennsylvania courts use established guidelines to determine the amount of support for parents in this situation. Review the factors that affect child support for families in the...
3 medical specialists you may need to see after a dog bite
Even though dogs are popular family pets, they also seriously injure an alarming number of Americans every single year. In fact, after the roughly 4.5 million dog attacks that occur in the U.S. every year, 800,000 victims require immediate medical treatment. Because...
Can college students lose financial aid after drug convictions?
For many college students, financial aid means the difference between being able to pursue higher education and lacking the funds to do so. If you count yourself among them and a law enforcement officer charges you with a drug-related offense while you are a recipient...