Author Archives: Kevin Hand
Why Did a Pennsylvania Mom Frame Her Son for DUI?
When it comes to the defense of a DUI arrest, a case can often be more complicated than it first appears. This is especially true of a recent arrest in White Deer Township. A Pennsylvania mom is facing criminal charges over her son’s DUI. Did a Mother Frame Her Son for a DUI? Pennsylvania… Read More »
How Will a New Pennsylvania Law Affect Child Custody for Grandparents?
In recent years, the standing of grandparents when it comes to child custody has been unstable in Pennsylvania. The Child Custody Act granted elevated standing to grandparents during custody disputes, but that changed in 2016. Now, a new Pennsylvania bill is trying to fill in the gaps and correct the course when it comes… Read More »
Could Retirement Affect Your Alimony in Pennsylvania?
Alimony is the payment made by one spouse to another based upon either the terms of a property settlement or a divorce decree. If the alimony was figured using the property settlement, then that settlement governs any modifications or termination of the alimony. However, if alimony is asserted through a divorce decree, then modifications… Read More »
Why Must a Writer Split a Court Settlement with His Ex-Spouse?
Hollywood is full of interesting stories that roll out on the big screen almost every week. Take the 2013 White House thriller “Olympus Has Fallen”, starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. This movie delivers a lot of action and surprises, but did you know it did the same thing in Pennsylvania Superior… Read More »
How Can the #MeToo Movement Affect Divorce?
Black dresses at the Golden Globes, celebrities suddenly fired, people finding their voice against their abusers: these are the results of the #MeToo movement and the “Time’s Up” movement. These social media phenomena have rocked our culture over the last year or so, paving a new path for social justice. Yet, there is a… Read More »
Is There Any Way to Fight Parental Alienation?
Have you heard of parental alienation? This phenomenon, though not well known publicly, is a common occurrence in family courts all across the state of New Jersey. Alienation can lead to loving parents being cut off from their children and force them to pay the alienator money in the form of spousal and child… Read More »
3 Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
It’s hard to imagine a nursing home staff member harming one of their residents. Unfortunately, for whatever reasons, some caretakers harm and abuse those under their case. This abuse can cause great physical or psychological harm. In some severe cases, the abuse has even caused death. Keep your elderly loved one safe and study… Read More »
What Happens if There is a Wrongful Death in a Nursing Home?
When a loved one dies in a nursing home due to negligent circumstances, families can be devastated and desire compensation to pay for their pain and suffering. A wrongful death occurs when a person dies as a result of another person’s negligence. Wrongful death lawsuits are usually filed due to nursing home abuse or… Read More »
How Is Child Custody Determined?
One of the biggest points of contention of any divorce can be the determination of child custody. Deciding which parent should have sole custody or negotiating a joint custody arrangement is never easy. However, if you know how other parents have been able to decide child custody during a divorce or legal separation, it… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation?
While many of us are aware that divorce and legal separation are different, many people are not quite sure how these two forms of separation differ. Divorce Versus Legal Separation If you and your spouse are having problems, you may be considering getting a divorce or legally separating. When trying to decide between these… Read More »