It may surprise you to learn that many Pennsylvania residents accused of criminal domestic assault or violence do little to mount a criminal defense. Occasionally, this might happen because the defendant did commit the crime and feels guilty. Other times, no unlawful...
Clearing credit card debt doesn’t need to be stressful
Many people dread receiving their credit card bills each month for fear of the interest and various fees that they will have to pay. Accumulating debts on credit cards has become a common problem in the state of Pennsylvania, and it is not a good habit to have, since...
A new baby highlights the importance of estate planning
Young couples tend to put estate planning conversations on the back burner. It is uncomfortable to contemplate our mortality. Additionally, because younger couples have fewer assets, they may believe that they do not even need an estate plan. Now that you have a new...
Texas on the road to legalizing pot?
In case you are one of many Americans who have been sidetracked by the many and ongoing political spectacles at the federal level, there have been some interesting political moments right here in Texas over the past few months. Moments that may lead to the...
Pennsylvania joins other states using collaborative law
Anyone who has been through a divorce can testify that it's one of life's most difficult challenges. Spouses can end up in bitter disputes even when their feelings remain cordial if not romantic. Parents can get so wrapped up in trying to start a new life that it's...
Nothing is more important to consider than your kids when divorcing
As family law attorneys that have served Erie residents for many years, we know how important family is to Pennsylvania parents. Children are everything and nothing is more important than protecting their physical, mental and emotional well-being. When divorce enters...
What type of bankruptcy is most common?
You have heard of people declaring bankruptcy, and you think that may be your best course of action considering your outstanding debt, but you have never done it before. You're wondering what your options are and what types of bankruptcy -- called "chapters" -- people...
Car accident forces man to jump off a 50-foot bridge
A dramatic car accident put a man in the hospital after police say that he had to jump off of a 50-foot bridge to avoid getting hit. The accident happened in Maryland, near Washington D.C. It took place on Sunday, Aug. 26. One of the men involved in the accident,...
Owning a gun legally in Pennsylvania
Every state has their own specific laws when it comes to legally owning a gun. The law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is relatively strict, being ranked as the 10th strictest state by the Brady Center. Guns can be owned legally in order to protect citizens, but...
Four questions to ask when doing estate planning for adult children
Estate planning with young children often revolves around trying to give them the support they need if you are not around to provide it yourself. For instance, you may pick a guardian to raise the kids and act essentially as a replacement parent. Once they grow up,...
