Tax season is upon us. While taxes may not have an obvious connection to your end-of-life planning, staying current on your taxes is actually an important part of putting your affairs in order. If you've fallen behind on filing your taxes over the years, this...
Month: March 2018
Key things to know about the Pennsylvania breathalyzer test
If you’re driving a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania, you’re considered to be giving implied consent to a breathalyzer—or blood or urine—test, should a police officer have reason to believe you’re driving under the influence of alcohol of...
How to recognize and respond to a drunk driver on the road
Drunk drivers can pose a huge threat to the safety of others on the road. It's important to be able to tell the difference between a drunk driver and an unattentive or aggressive driver. In this post, we identify some of the indicators drunk driving and lay out some...
What role does family law play in transgender rights?
More than ever before in history, "transgender" is now becoming a familiar household term. Aided by celebrities such as Caitlyn Jenner to pioneering TV series such as Transparent, the general public has been quickly gaining awareness and understanding of transgender...
What are my options in a divorce where my spouse cheated?
If your spouse cheated on you, you may want to file for divorce. In the state of Pennsylvania, adultery is considered a fault ground for divorce. There are certain things you should know about this type of divorce proceeding: Accusation is not enough. In order to use...
Pennsylvania police tackle aggressive drivers: March 19-April 29
Pennsylvania law enforcement is taking tough action against aggressive drivers. It is implementing a series of targeted campaigns, with the goal of reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities connected to aggressive driving. What is aggressive driving? Aggressive...
Spousal support in Pennsylvania: after the divorce decree
In our last post, we discussed how spousal support works for couples who are separated but are not yet legally divorced. In this post, we examine the specifics of financial support to an ex-spouse after the divorce is finalized. This type of payment is known as...
What safety risks can you face as a retail worker?
As a retail worker, you know that working in this field is certainly not without its challenges. But, could it also carry significant safety risks? The retail industry may not be one that pops into many people’s minds when thinking of industries with major...
Spousal support in Pennsylvania: before the divorce decree
Going through a divorce is often a stress-filled, turbulent experience. If your spouse is the sole bread winner or earns considerably more than you do, you may be worried about where a divorce will leave you financially. When a couple gets divorced in Pennsylvania,...
If an intruder gets injured in your home, can they sue?
It may sound like an absurd question. What rights could an uninvited intruder have if they hurt themselves in your home? While intruders who succumb to injury will usually have limited legal recourse, there are some exceptions to the rule. To understand the finer...
