Monthly Archives: June 2025
Who Gets the Dog (or Cat) in a Divorce?
A host of emotional and legal challenges are possible when a marriage ends, and for many couples one of the most heart-wrenching disputes isn’t about property or money, it’s about who gets to keep the family pet. Whether it’s a loyal dog, a cuddly cat, or even a more exotic animal, deciding pet custody… Read More »
When Should an Injury Claim Go to Court?
After suffering an injury in an accident, whether from a car crash, slip and fall, or other negligence-based event, most individuals hope for a quick and fair resolution. And in many cases, that happens through a settlement. But there are times when taking an injury claim to court becomes necessary to protect your rights… Read More »
4 Steps to Take if an At-Fault Driver is From Out of State
Auto accidents are stressful enough, but when the at-fault driver is from another state, additional legal complications can arise. Whether you’re driving in Pennsylvania or neighboring New Jersey, understanding how jurisdiction, insurance policies, and court procedures apply could be part of your recovery process. If you were injured in a crash caused by a… Read More »
Don’t Let the Insurance Company Decide What’s Serious
Fender-bender crashes are often dismissed as minor accidents, especially when there’s little visible damage to the vehicles involved. But if you’ve been in a low-speed crash, you may already know that minimal property damage doesn’t always mean minimal injury. In fact, some of the most nagging and costly injuries come from collisions that happen… Read More »
Why Financial Transparency Is Key When Ending a Marriage
Dividing a shared life can come with hurdles, and when it comes to ending a marriage, emotions often run high. But something that can promote a smoother divorce process, both legally and emotionally, is financial transparency. Being honest and upfront about assets, debts, income, and expenses is not just a matter of trust, it’s… Read More »
What Is a Purge Payment and When Are They Ordered?
When a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support in Pennsylvania, the legal consequences can be serious. One option available to the court is to hold the non-paying parent in contempt, potentially leading to fines, license suspensions, or even jail time. That said, before such severe penalties are imposed, the court may offer an… Read More »
Signs of Bad Faith Negotiations
Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence is scary, and it is normal to expect the at-fault party’s insurance company to fairly compensate. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies operate in good faith. Instead, some engage in bad faith negotiations to minimize or deny rightful claims, leaving injured individuals struggling to cover medical expenses… Read More »
Divorcing with Special Needs Children
Special needs children often require ongoing medical care, therapies, educational support, and supervision. Sometimes well into adulthood. So while divorce is never simple, when a couple shares a child with special needs, the process becomes even more complex. From customized custody arrangements to long-term financial support, extra steps may be necessary to protect a… Read More »