The effects of blood alcohol concentration
Believe it or not, authorities can arrest you for DUI even when your blood alcohol concentration is under the legal limit of 0.08%. The legal limit is the point at which the law presumes that you are too drunk to drive. However, alcohol can have an effect on you and...
Rearranging your life after divorce
Often, the decision to end a marriage is accompanied by many other major decisions or experiences in life. For example, people may decide to move to a different city, state or even country after their divorce. Or, someone may decide to quit their job in the wake of...
Will your child have a say in custody matters?
One of the most difficult and emotional parts of a divorce in Pennsylvania is dealing with child custody. It is not easy for a judge to make a decision about this. He or she will try to gather as much information as possible to ensure the decision is the best one for...
What is a Gagon hearing?
If you are on probation or parole in Pennsylvania, no one need remind you that you must adhere to numerous rules and conditions in order to remain free. Should your probation/parole officer accuse you of violating any of those conditions, you will need to go to court...
3 techniques for dealing with a hostile divorce
The best of divorces typically still cause a range of negative emotions such as grief, anger, fear and anxiety. When the break-up is hostile, couples in Pennsylvania may experience these feelings to a degree that they begin having physical health problems. What can...
Pennsylvania’s accelerated rehabilitative disposition program
In Pennsylvania, lawmakers recognize that the best option for an offender is not always punitive. If you are facing certain charges, it may be in your best interest to undergo rehabilitation rather than punishment. At Ebner, Nevins & McAllister, we often assist...
Dealing with a lack of trust during marriage and divorce
Couples may struggle with a number of problems during the marriage, from a disagreement over relatively minor issues to serious conflicts as a result of infidelity or domestic violence. However, many married couples struggle with a lack of trust, which may create...
Can I move my child out of state if I have shared custody?
A new move is an exciting new adventure, albeit a complicated one when you share custody with your former spouse. As a Pennsylvania resident, you cannot relocate to a place that will impair the other parent’s ability to see his or her child. While there are no laws...
Understand the full cost of a DUI
True, it can be inconvenient to leave a car at a Pennsylvania bar or restaurant and have to pay for a cab or rideshare home. That cost requires a comparison to the total cost of a DUI. Esurance offers an in-depth look at how expensive getting a DUI can be. Keeping...
Will co-parenting work for your family?
Divorce is difficult for everyone, but probably the most difficult for the children. They are the innocent parties who did not ask for this to happen and who had no control over the situation. A divorce turns their lives upside down and introduces new situations that...
