On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 28, 2018 | Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a painful, chaotic process. For most of us, divorce is a new experience, and we might not be sure what to prepare for. But, much like a job interview, being prepared can impact the outcome of your divorce. Today we provide five key job...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 26, 2018 | Personal Injury
Facebook is a place of unlimited connectivity and information sharing. Most of us view Facebook as a benign place to post photos and share funny videos. We probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how the information we share is used on the back end....
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 23, 2018 | Car Accidents, Premises Liability
If a vehicle skids out on a slick road, this is not generally viewed as a premises liability case. However, there are types of accidents that could indicate a failure of the responsible party to ensure that the road is safe. A Pittsburgh woman suffered a serious...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 21, 2018 | Drunk Driving
Compared to other states, Pennsylvania is pretty strict when it comes to drunk driving. If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), here’s what you should know: Immediate consequences The court considers two factors in assessing the penalty for a...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 19, 2018 | Family Law
When a couple with children decides to divorce, the topic of child support is bound to come up. Child support is a court-ordered monetary amount that one parent must pay to the other in order to help cover child-related expenses. Child support is meant to help pay...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 16, 2018 | Personal Injury
A slip and fall accident can lead to serious injury. Every year, nearly 8 million people visit the emergency room due to a slip and fall. That’s more than one-third of all injury-based ER visits. Even if you don’t fall from a high platform, such as a...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
In a previous post, we discussed some of the ways a criminal record can create challenges for a person throughout their life. It has been widely understood that a criminal record-which anyone who has ever been arrested has, regardless of whether they are convicted-can...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 12, 2018 | Criminal Defense
In a recent study, researchers examined drug-sniffing dogs and their handlers. They conducted an experiment in which handlers were sent with their dogs into different environments to seek out drugs. In certain instances, the handlers were led to believe that the...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 9, 2018 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve ever hired a lawyer, you’re entitled to certain protections under lawyer confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. But what happens when your lawyer-and their devices-go through border security? What mechanisms are in place to protect your...
On behalf of Goodwin Como, P.C. | Feb 7, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Where does a defense lawyer’s responsibility lie? Is it their duty to obey their client’s wishes, or are they obliged to act in whatever way they believe has the highest likelihood of a positive outcome for their client? What happens when these two...
