In Pennsylvania, Child Support is calculated by taking the net incomes of each party and putting it into the child support calculator. Child support guidelines used by Pennsylvania family law courts can be found in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules...
How are Assets Divided in a Divorce?
It can be complicated trying to decide how to divide assets when going through a divorce. In Pennsylvania, marital property must be divided equitably, which does not always mean equally. When couples get married, it is common for them to mix or commingle their assets....
How Long Does A Divorce Take in Pennsylvania?
A question commonly asked is: “How long does a divorce typically take?” This is a difficult question because every case is different. The short answer is that it depends. A divorce in Pennsylvania can last a few months, or the divorce can drag on for a few years....
What are the First Steps When Filing for a Divorce?
Pennsylvania residents who are thinking about divorce may wonder how they go about filing for divorce. A person in this situation might want to talk to an attorney because every situation is different and it may be important to take care of some things early on, but...
Will a DUI be on My Permanent Record and How Will That Affect Me?
Will a DUI be on my permanent record, and how will that affect me? In Pennsylvania, all criminal convictions are accessible on a public record database. Because a DUI is a criminal offense, it will be accessible. Now, there are reasons why it will not be. Generally,...
What Makes a Good Personal Injury Case?
What makes a good personal injury case? The first thing to look at in any personal injury case is: What was the cause of your injury? Who caused your injury - A personal injury attorney will call this liability Who is liable for your injury? The next thing to look...
Making Sure Your DUI is expunged in Westmoreland County After Going Through the ARD Program
People have come to us saying that they have completed ARD and think their record is expunged. In a particular scenario, we accessed the public database where we found the DUI still on record. So, we asked our client, “After you completed ARD, what did you do?” ...
How Much Does a Good Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
How much does a good personal injury lawyer cost and how to find one? As far as costs for a personal injury attorney, the industry standard is a contingency fee. What that means is that unless an attorney helps you get a settlement, or they go to trial and they get a...
Eligibility to Purchase a Gun in Pennsylvania
Generally speaking, if you are convicted of a felony you cannot purchase a firearm. But what a lot of people don't realize is that a second DUI, or even a first degree misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, can result in not being able to purchase a firearm. If you have a...
What to Do if You Owe Taxes and Cannot Pay
According to US News, last year, an estimated 7.9 million taxpayers owed money on their taxes. Wondering what to do if you can't pay your taxes? Through my experience, I have realized this is a problem many people want to ignore. And a lot do. The problem here is...
