The Philadelphia Metro recently reported about a University of Washington Study that found the first qualitative evidence of a seasonal, biannual pattern for divorce filings. Researchers measured divorce filing patterns in the state of Washington during a 14-year period and found consistent biannual spikes during the
Losing a loved-one can be devastating. The situation can be even more devastating when the future that was supposed to be secured by a life insurance policy is denied. It doesn’t make sense. The policy was purchased by your loved-one so they could ensure you
If you’re involved in a court case in Pennsylvania, you need to understand a very important term: equitable distribution. It is something that affects many divorces. For high net-worth divorce proceedings, it can affect you even more. What Is Equitable Distribution? Equitable distribution, in its simplest
The Pennsylvania Senate recently voted to approve an amendment that would restrict state regulators from implementing some of the regulations set forth in the Marcellus Shale industry known as Chapter 78a, reported StateImpact. In June 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill scrapping conventional drilling guidelines
It’s summer: time for carnivals, county fairs and amusement parks. However, a day that starts out with thrill seeking fun can end with deadly disaster in the event of an amusement park accident. More than 1,000 amusement park injuries are reported each year, according to a
Don’t die without a Will: Secure your assets for your intended beneficiaries The April 2016 death of 57-year-old iconic musician Prince was tragic and unexpected. Fans around the world were devastated. An unexpected death can bring more grief upon a family when the loved one leaves
A New Pennsylvania divorce law designed to make lifer for spousal abuse victims will go into effect next month. This law, unanimously passed by the Pennsylvania house, will alleviate certain obstacles that hinder an abused spouse from leaving an abusive partner who will not easily
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime , one in five girls and one in 20 boys is a victim of sexual abuse. However, Huffington Post reported that only six to eight percent of these cases are reported, making child sexual abuse one
A new Pennsylvania, law, if passed would allow provide more time for child victims of sexual abuse to file a sex abuse lawsuit. Pennsylvania House Bill 1947 was recently approved and is on its way to the senate. If passed, this law would abolish the Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Representative Scott Petri is proposing a new adoption law that would ease the process for Pennsylvania couples looking to adopt and Pennsylvania children looking for a permanent home. Petri testified last month before the House Children and Youth Committee on behalf of his proposed bill, House bill 1526.
