A whiteout swept down on Interstate 78 on Jan. 17, 2018. Traffic began to slow down, eventually coming to a stop. This happened right around 11 a.m. Unfortunately for those who had stopped, a semitruck with a flatbed trailer came barreling up behind the idling cars...
Month: January 2018
How do the courts decide on child custody cases?
Deciding on child custody cases can be a complex process; however, there is one clear standard that all judges abide to. This is that all child custody cases must rule in the best interests of the child in question. Therefore, there are a great deal of investigative...
How are child support payments calculated?
For divorcing parents, a primary concern may be the cost of child support. In Pennsylvania, child support is a source of income for many families. Over half a million children are recorded on the state’s child support caseload records and in the 2014 fiscal year, the...
Alternatives to Chapter 7
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the type of bankruptcy that most debtors qualify for most easily, but it is not always the only option that a debtor has. Depending on several factors such as the nature of the debt and the income of the debtor, he or she may qualify for...
Make an estate plan check-up a resolution for 2018
Happy New Year! It's time to look ahead to a new year with all of the new challenges and opportunities it brings. It's also a time to think back about the year that was and how we've changed over the last 365 days. It's when looking back on 2017 that you may realize...
What is a third-party special needs trust?
When it comes to planning your wealth and taking care of all family members, it is essential that you look into all options fully. If you have a child that has a severe illness or disability for example, you may want to set up a trust that can help to support them...
