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Tax season is approaching and you may be asking how your child custody arrangement affects your taxes. Your custody arrangement may have a very specific impact on whether or not you can claim a child tax credit. The child tax credit allows a parent to claim a credit...
There is a new answer to the question "How long do I need to wait for a no fault divorce in Pennsylvania?" Since 1988, Pennsylvania law has required that, unless both spouses are consenting to a no-fault divorce, the parties must be separated for a period of 2 years...
Do you need an attorney for a criminal charge in Berks County? The answer is almost always "Yes." But you shouldn't choose just any attorney that you find online. You need an experienced criminal attorney who knows the best way to handle criminal cases in Reading, PA....
What should you do about your Berks County DUI charge? You should have your case evaluated by one of our experienced DUI attorneys. Read about some of our recent cases....
DUI law in Berks County is currently in question following the US Supreme Court's decision in a case called Birchfield v. North Dakota. The Birchfield case addressed a number of issues including warrantless requests for chemical testing, the implied consent warnings...
Are you a father in Berks County who is wondering "How can I increase my custody time with my children"? We have experience helping fathers with that exact issue. Here are some recent Reading, PA custody cases that we've handled....
It may be common knowledge that there is a driver's license suspension associated with a DUI charge, but did you know there is also a mandatory driver's license suspension for an underage drinking conviction even if a car was not involved in the commission of the...
Your first court appearance in Berks County after your arrest will be your Preliminary Arraignment. This is a time when you go in front of a Berks County Magisterial District Judge, are informed of the charges against you and your bail is set. If you've never been...
A recent client was facing a severe sentence for a Simple Assault charge in Reading, PA. This client was on state parole at the time of the alleged offense and was facing a guaranteed return to state prison if convicted. The complainant told police that our client...
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program (ARD) is a diversionary program offered in Berks County. It is available for DUI's and non-DUI crimes (click on the links to read more about each program). The purpose of the ARD program is for the defendant to be...
