Pennsylvania parents like you want to protect your child from your divorce. It may feel tempting to wait as long as possible to break the news because of this. But that often does more harm than good. Instead, you can focus on ways to mitigate the damage. At the same...
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Year: 2020
Understanding Pennsylvania’s ignition interlock device laws
Depending on circumstances, you may have to install an ignition interlock device on your car following a conviction for driving under the influence, even if it is your first such offense. While not all first-time DUI offenders in Pennsylvania must install and use the...
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...