If you have been injured in a car accident in the state of Pennsylvania, it is likely that you have suffered in many different ways. First, the car accident can be physically and emotionally traumatic. In addition to this trauma, you may be suffering financially due...
Month: December 2018
Pennsylvania imposing stricter penalties for DUIs
Pennsylvania drivers will see new, stiffer penalties for drunk driving - just in time for New Year's celebrations. The future consequences will focus on "high-risk offenders" who continuously drive impaired or drive with a DUI-related suspended license. The penalties...
Year-End Charitable Giving and Qualified Charitable Distributions
As the end of the year quickly approaches, taxpayers may be thinking about their final charitable gifts as well as ensuring that they have taken their required minimum distributions from their IRAs. Utilizing a Qualified Charitable Distribution (a QCD) may help some...
Who can apply for child custody in Pennsylvania and how?
Even if divorcing parents are still on good terms, the right choices for child custody are hard to make. When parents finally agree on a custody arrangement, a court or mediator may have them start over to consider the children's wishes. One thing is certain: People...
What are the tax benefits of adoption?
When you adopt in Texas, your mind is probably on the new addition to your family. You may prepare a room and prepare your family to welcome a new member. One thing you may not think about is how the adoption impacts your taxes. However, the IRS explains there are...
How locations play a critical role in snowmobile DUI charges
Something that a lot of people do not realize is that the police are on the lookout for any vehicle with a driver that could be under the influence. Winter is an especially dangerous time not just because of the holidays in the earlier months in the season, but...
Prepare an asset list when you are facing property division
If you are filing for divorce, you will want to be well-prepared for the property division phase of the proceedings. You and your spouse should be clear about what is “mine, yours and ours,” and making a list is a good way to begin sorting it all out. Separate versus...
Why spouses wait until the holidays are over to divorce
While the Christmas season is often labeled as "The most wonderful time of the year," it can be anything but for married couples that are struggling with their relationship. Thousands of workers get several days off and get the chance to spend it with their loved...
Using bankruptcy to prevent foreclosure on your home
Owning a home can be a great financial investment, but it can also feel like a heavy burden when things are not going well. When people in the state of Pennsylvania are struggling financially, they often assume that filing for bankruptcy will mean the loss of their...
What is the Compassionate Use Act?
When it comes to marijuana legalization in Texas, the laws are very strict. Medical marijuana is legal but only for very limited situations. Lawmakers have even created special laws to ensure doctors prescribe medical marijuana safely and legally. According to the...
