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Can I file for custody of my grandchild?
While most people agree that children do better if they live with at least one of their biological parents, there are always exceptions to the rule. If the parent is abusive or addicted to drugs, for example, it is not the best possible place for the child. As a...
Common defenses to drunk driving
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges which is why victims need to be familiar with the common defenses to drunk driving charges. Criminal defense options can help drivers facing drunk driving charges with the upheaval DUI charges and the penalties...
Custody battles, stress and health issues
If you are in the middle of a custody battle, our law firm realizes the myriad of problems you are likely facing. Uncertainty over how to approach the legal system and bitter disputes with one's former partner is very tough. In some instances, people suffer from...
The consequences of custody interference
When the Pennsylvania courts award shared or joint custody, or when they grant one parent visitation, they do so because they believe that such an arrangement is in the best interests of the child. When a parent, guardian or other person withholds custody from the...
Could you get a DUI after eating food made with alcohol?
Chefs often use alcohol in various recipes to add flavor to a dish, and there is a prevailing idea that any alcohol used burns off during cooking. Unfortunately, that is not completely true, which means that you could end up facing a DUI charge if you drive after a...
Can you obtain medical marijuana in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is one of the states in the U.S. where you can legally use marijuana as a medical treatment for certain conditions. If you possess a medical marijuana ID card, you can purchase it from any local dispensary. If you want to avoid legal penalties for using...
Divorcing parent’s nondisparagement order violates free speech
Sometimes, Pennsylvania couples no longer feel the need to preserve the peace when their differences lead to divorce, and it is a rare case when intramarital fighting does not remain behind closed doors. Modern gossip has migrated from the neighborhood diner to social...
What factors do courts consider when deciding custody?
As a parent facing divorce, you likely have concerns about how the court will decide their custody should you and your spouse fail to reach agreement on this critical issue. Pennsylvania courts always look to the best interests of your children when deciding any...
Dealing with a custody dispute amid other challenges in life
When it comes to child custody, every parent is in a unique position. Some people have an especially hard time due to emotional issues they are working through and other hurdles in their lives, while some parents struggle to find enough time to handle a custody...
Fighting for one’s 401(k) in a divorce
Divorcing couples in Reading likely anticipate having to battle over a number of issues; who gets the 401(k), however, may not be an argument they expect to encounter. Yet as contributions made to such an account during a marriage come from marital income, it is thus...
