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.
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 drugs (DUI). In this post, we examine important laws surrounding the breathalyzer process as well as the consequences of refusing this test.
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 basic guidelines for how to respond:
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 issues.
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:
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.
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 alimony.
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?
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.
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.
Could I face civil and criminal charges for the same offense?
The majority of personal injury cases involve negligence--e.g., a doctor failing to properly diagnose a patient, or a driver falling asleep at the wheel--which results in pain and suffering for the plaintiff. However, some types of personal injury are inflicted intentionally.
Alcohol abuse down among PA teens. But is this trend permanent?
The Pennsylvania State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup has released a new study on alcohol use among teenagers and pre-teens (between the ages of 12 and 17). The initial findings should provide comfort to parents of children in this age group. The research, which was conducted between 2010 and 2016, found the following trends:
Reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause
If you've ever been arrested, it's important to be able to gauge whether the police treated you in accordance with the law. The terms "reasonable suspicion" and "probable cause" are key concepts to understand.
Beware of exploding sunroofs!
You're driving down the road, minding your own business. Suddenly, you hear a loud blast-like a gunshot inside your car. No, your tire didn't just blow out. You look up to see that in fact your sunroof has just exploded.
Don’t read this while driving
We’ve all seen it. The person in the car next to you is holding up their cell phone, the driver’s face glowing from the screen’s light while they text and drive. They’re moving slower than the rest of traffic. The dead giveaway is the weaving—and the sudden, jerky corrections to attempt to stay in the center of the lane.
PA men are more distracted than women behind the wheel
In the smart phone era, opportunities for distraction are virtually limitless. In 2012, Pennsylvania passed a law making it illegal to text while driving. It prohibits reading, writing or sending any type of text-based message—including email or other form of instant message.
