Safety has become a national concern, especially in our children’s schools. Between gun violence and drug sales, administrators may sacrifice the rights of one to protect the many. Even considering this, however, governing laws still protect the civil liberties of individual students. Though they don’t have the same degree of freedom protections as adults, they do have rights. As a… READ MORE

No matter how amenable a divorce is, negotiating over child custody is always difficult. And if you and your partner adopted a child during the marriage, it may mean even further complications. If you are going through a Pennsylvania divorce and have adopted children with your partner, you need the advice of an experienced legal firm. The best way to… READ MORE

If the police have charged you with domestic violence in PA, know that the state considers this a serious offense and you should retain a lawyer. Speak with an attorney as soon as you are able to protect your rights and your future. At Ciccarelli Law Offices, our criminal defense attorneys have experience with the intricacies of domestic abuse and can help… READ MORE

Drunk driving is a serious offense that can not only have serious legal consequences, but also lead to tragic accidents and extensive damages. To enforce safety on the roads, Pennsylvania law enforcement can pull over suspected impaired drivers and ask them to take a DUI breathalyzer test. While you can refuse to take a breathalyzer test when instructed to by… READ MORE

Divorces can happen to couples in any situation. When the divorce involves a couple with an active duty member, the couple should take into consideration the fact that different filing procedures may apply. The nonmilitary spouse can also experience lifestyle adjustments and temporary benefits after divorce. Service members Civil Relief Act A divorce proceeding that occurs while one spouse is… READ MORE

Divorces can be a stressful process, especially if you and your spouse have contested issues that require legal intervention to resolve. Yet even the most amicable of divorces can have complications whenever a business is involved. How does ownership of a business affect the distribution of marital property? Division of Business Property During Divorce Pennsylvania divorce laws allow for separate… READ MORE

Divorce is the most obvious way to end a marriage, but an annulment goes beyond a typical divorce. While a divorce is a legal termination of a marriage, there is still a record of the marriage’s legitimacy. A civil annulment basically renders a marriage null and void, as if it never took place. While some couples may wish to seek… READ MORE

Distracted driving is an ongoing problem throughout the United States, and many state legislatures have taken to enacting laws to prevent distracted driving accidents. Effective November 4, a new Pennsylvania law adds additional jail time to drivers who cause accidents from distracted driving. Under this new law, if you cause an accident resulting in injury or death due to texting… READ MORE

If you sustain injuries and other damages due to another person’s negligence, the at-fault party’s insurance will often cover your damages. While special damages are easily proven, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage, other general damages like pain and suffering are harder to calculate. Different insurance companies use different criteria for awarding pain and suffering damages, so… READ MORE

Blended families are increasingly common in the United States. Many people are marrying people who already have children from previous relationships or marriages. If you are married to a person with a child from a previous marriage and the child’s other parent no longer plays a role in the child’s life, adoption may become an option for you. Adoption provides… READ MORE