Divorce is an emotional experience, regardless of how amicable your situation is. As you prepare to file for divorce, you must decide if you will file for a no-fault or a fault-based divorce. Whether you file for a no-fault or a fault-based divorce in Pennsylvania...
At some point during your estate planning journey, you may come across the term “irrevocable trust.” You may also encounter a person or professional who tries to convince you that using an irrevocable trust is a good idea, but be wary. Using an irrevocable trust is...
Chapters 7 and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code outline two options for filing for bankruptcy. To be eligible for Chapter 7, the debtor's disposable income must be insufficient to repay his debts. The court will then settle the debts by liquidating his non-exempt...
Your brain is the center of your life, so it makes sense that an injury to your brain will impact all aspects of your life, too. While most people focus on the mental, emotional and financial impacts of a head injury, it is important to remember the impact it can have...
Contesting DUI charges is something you probably never want to deal with. Knowing not to get behind the wheel after you have had a few drinks may help you avoid unnecessary arrest and criminal charges. Still, it may help to know why an officer might believe that you...
When debt is overwhelming, and you see no reasonable way to get a handle on it, bankruptcy is usually a good option. However, you must have the right information to ensure your filing is a success. According to Kiplinger, there are some key bankruptcy facts that every...
Once you have a will or estate plan established, you may think you never have to worry about it again. However, not updating your documents periodically could be lead to unfortunate circumstances for your loved ones. When should I update? Any time there is a...
As a divorcing parent looking for ways to co-parent peacefully, you may feel like many of the traditional options do not work for you. Shared custody, for example, often requires a high level of communication and cooperation that simply does not suit every divorcee....
After a car accident, it is normal for anyone to want to put that trauma behind them as quickly and as smoothly as possible. But some injuries risk long-term recovery or even life-long disability. When it comes to spinal cord injuries, there are two main types to...
While it may seem an impossible task, divorce proceedings often attempt to quantify a marriage by considering elements like economic and financial circumstances, emotional contributions and the length of the relationship. After divorce proceedings have ended, both...
