When a person receives a prison sentence for committing a crime, his or her spouse cannot file for divorce simply on the grounds of his or her spouse’s incarceration. However, the length of the other spouse’s sentence may be grounds for divorce. If a spouse’s prison term is two years or longer, the other spouse may file for divorce on… READ MORE
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Strong emotions are very common after discovering a spouse has been unfaithful. Adultery is one of the most common causes of divorce in the United States, and a spouse who has recently learned his or her husband or wife has cheated may wonder if there is legal action available. Only seven states still uphold “homewrecker” laws for cases like these:… READ MORE
Divorce can quickly become a complicated event for everyone involved. Not only are there emotional losses, but the division of finances and property can make the process much more complicated than simply breaking up while dating. All divorces are just as different as the relationships that happened before them, meaning there’s many ways your divorce could go. One thing is… READ MORE
At the end of June 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication to treat two rare forms of epilepsy. Epidiolex is the first approved prescription drug made from marijuana. With the ever-evolving dialogue on marijuana legalization, this approval has raised some questions. What Is Epidiolex? Epidiolex is meant for patients who suffer from Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut… READ MORE
Summer is here, and many Pennsylvania residents have used fireworks for Independence Day and other summer time celebrations. However, it is important to follow the laws set for fireworks regulations to avoid an arrest or a serious personal injury. In October of 2017, House Bill 542 replaced the Fireworks Act of 1939, bringing in new fireworks restrictions. So that you… READ MORE
A prenuptial agreement can offer tremendous peace of mind in some circumstances, but future newlyweds should broach the idea of a pre-nup with care. Suggesting a prenuptial agreement to some people can carry an undertone of suspicion that the marriage will fail, so it’s wise to approach the subject tactfully. Marriage is a business relationship in many ways, and a… READ MORE
LGBT rights have been a major topic of public discussion in the last decade. The recent Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriage in all 50 states is an important change. While some states like Florida and New Hampshire explicitly prohibit gay men and lesbian women from adopting children, more than 22 other states allow it, citing evolving social science… READ MORE
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects American citizens from unlawful searches and property seizures at the hands of law enforcement or government officials. At the time of the enactment of the Fourth Amendment, U.S. lawmakers realized that granting the government and law enforcement the freedom to search or seize private property without justifiable cause was not conducive… READ MORE
The Ciccarelli Legal Team succeeded in obtaining a full acquittal at jury trial in a felony strangulation case filed and pursued by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. The case was brought before a jury in May and the trial lasted two days before the jury entered a unanimous verdict of acquittal for the defendant on charges of felony strangulation… READ MORE
Fantasy sports have grown increasingly popular in recent years, and several states allow betting for adults of legal age. Pennsylvania is now one of several states to have legalized and regulated fantasy sports betting for adults. On May 1 of 2018, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved Fantasy Sports Contests for Pennsylvania residents over the age of 18. Pennsylvanians may… READ MORE