Words matter when it comes to family legal disputes. However, it’s not just the words that courts, lawyers or mediators consider that can affect the outcome of matters like divorce. The things that divorcing spouses say can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of...
Year: 2021
Can creditors contact me on social media?
Falling behind on credit cards, mortgages and other loans is stressful enough without having to dodge the seemingly constant calls and letters from creditors. It is not unusual for someone in this position to turn to spaces like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find...
Report: Road rage accidents surged during pandemic
Drivers generally understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous, but they rarely think driving while they are annoyed or angry as a threat to their safety. However, when drivers get upset, they often time take their emotions out on other...
College prep: Talk to your kids about criminal offenses at school
If your child is going to college in the fall, they are likely thinking about the classes they will take and where they will live. Preparing for college life can be exciting and fun, but parents would be wise to talk to teens about the realities of criminal offenses...
What happens when someone dies without a will?
If you are young, healthy and have relatively few assets, the last thing you may be thinking of is creating an estate plan. People often think they do not need one until they are older or sick. However, not having a will can prove to be a serious mistake that leaves...
5 benefits to mediating your divorce
People often imagine divorce as a battle in the courtroom with two angry spouses trying to win. Understandably, these impressions can make people fearful of the process, defensive and willing to do whatever they can to avoid "losing." Thankfully, this is not how a...
Preparing for changing debt collection practices
Millions of Americans are dealing with debt, especially after an incredibly stressful year of lost jobs and economic challenges. And for roughly 25 percent of adults who have bills in collections, overcoming debt in the coming months may not get easier. This is due...
Dangerous, defective landscaping equipment can derail your summer
Taking care of your lawn can be something you enjoy or just another item on your to-do list. In either case, you may need to use some powerful equipment to get the job done. Landscaping equipment is often designed to cut, drive or haul heavy loads. Due to the nature...
New Pennsylvania law directs drivers to ‘move over’
No motorist wants to find themselves on the side of the road. Whether drivers had to pull over for a traffic stop or they ran into car troubles and had to stop immediately, the side of the road is generally a place people want to avoid. It can be especially stressful...
What to know about criminal mischief charges
There is a wide range of situations that can end with a person facing criminal mischief charges. It is one of the most common crimes in Pennsylvania, and it is often just one of multiple offenses a person might be charged with after a single incident. However, while...