It is becoming an increasingly popular trend in both Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States to award joint custody to parents. This is because the courts usually see it as beneficial for a child to have good relationships with both parents.
B Corps and Consumer Products: What Do All Those Symbols Mean?
You have probably noticed plenty of symbols and certifications on consumer products when you are shopping. If not, next time you are at the grocery store, pick up that box of organic cereal or perhaps the dish washing soap from Seventh Generation. View image
What are some of the advantages of mediation and a collaborative divorce?
The day that you and your spouse plan to split up is drawing ever closer. You have been looking into your divorce options, and you're interested in mediation. You want to know what advantages it holds over going to court.
Friends gather to celebrate firefighter's life after fatal crash
Friends, former coworkers, family members and other members of the community all came together recently in Erie to celebrate the life of a firefighter who passed away in a deadly car accident.
Thinking about starting a business? Here's some food for thought.
No one needs to remind you that starting a business is a much larger commitment than a regular full-time job. There is a seemingly endless list of tasks to complete before opening day, an event that just introduces a whole new set of tasks and challenges.
Negotiating plea bargains as a defendant
A plea bargain is something that is quite unique to the United States court system, and in addition, it accounts for around 90 percent of all cases in criminal courts. If you are a defendant in a criminal court case, it is very important that you understand how plea bargains work so that you are empowered to make the best decision for you.
Is Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 better for foreclosure?
You got your first foreclosure notice. It's a position you never wanted to be in, but there's just not enough money to pay the bills right now with your current debt load.
The unintended consequences of incentive trusts
An incentive trust may help you ensure that your heirs act responsibly after you pass away. For instance, popular sought-after behavior includes things like getting a job, starting a company or graduating from school. Others involve family, as the trust could pay out extra if the heir gets married or has kids.
Three documents that impact your future choices
An unfortunate reality of aging is that you may not realistically be able to make all of your choices on your own. A stroke could leave you incapacitated or the onset of Alzheimer's could mean you're not always thinking clearly.
What debts can you discharge in a bankruptcy?
One of the biggest benefits of seeking bankruptcy protection is the opportunity to emerge from court supervision with a mostly clean slate because most of your debts have been discharged.
The process of considering a divorce
Deciding to pursue a divorce is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Therefore, the process leading up to it is a difficult one. It is sure to change your life, and hopefully for the better.
