Every state has unique laws concerning child support, and one of the main factors in any child support case is how much time the children spend with each parent. The court recognizes how expensive it is to raise children and therefore rules in favor of the children’s best interests. This applies to joint child custody agreements in which the children… READ MORE
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In Pennsylvania, police can arrest a driver for driving under the influence (DUI) if the person’s blood alcohol content shows an 0.08% or higher or if the driver shows signs of drug intoxication. There is no set limit to how intoxicated an individual must be on drugs to qualify as a “DUI” driver. It is largely up to the discretion… READ MORE
Child custody is usually the main area of discussion in divorce negotiations between parents. Depending on how contentious the divorce is, the reasoning behind the divorce, and the age of the couple’s children, child support determinations can become complex. In Pennsylvania, family laws aim to work in favor of the best interests of the children of divorcing parents. The court… READ MORE
Although prenuptial agreements have a somewhat negative reputation, these agreements serve many important purposes and can provide a marrying couple with peace of mind. Generally, prenuptial agreements are crucial for wealthy individuals or people who own many assets or businesses, but you don’t have to be rich to need a prenup. Prenuptial agreements protect spouses and their children in the… READ MORE
How do you get a misdemeanor expunged? How do you get a misdemeanor expunged? Everybody’s record matters. Your reputation matters. And everyone realizes or should realize that a criminal record is more than just about an embarrassment. In today’s world, it’s just an internet click away from an employer or a school or a friend to look and find out… READ MORE
When two people can no longer stand to live as a married couple, they have three main options for ending the marriage in Pennsylvania: legal separation, annulment, and divorce. During the beginning stages of the break up, you may hear all three words get tossed around in conversations with your spouse, friends, or legal professionals. You need a firm understanding… READ MORE
No couple starts out thinking they will ever have to go through a divorce, but unfortunately not all love stories have happy endings. If it’s time to end your marriage and file for divorce in Pennsylvania, know you aren’t the first and you certainly won’t be the last couple to go through this process. Learn from the triumphs and tribulations… READ MORE
One of the greatest issues – if not the greatest – in any divorce case involving children, is child custody. Custody, parental rights, and visitation rights are serious questions parents must answer during the dissolution of marriage. If parents cannot agree on child custody, the courts will do so for them. Child custody disputes can tear a family apart or… READ MORE
What is possession of a controlled substance? What is possession of a controlled substance? In the nature of drug charges, one of the most common bases that the government uses to accuse and charge somebody is on the basis of constructive possession. What is constructive possession? Constructive possession is where a police officer would stop a motor vehicle with a… READ MORE
How to get out of a DUI? How to get out of a DUI? When a client is facing a DUI, it’s only natural for them to ask, “How can I get off?” First, you need a team of attorneys who are willing to fight every aspect of the case. At our office, when we look at these accusations, our… READ MORE