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...
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Year: 2020
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...
When women lose custody to men
Most courts prefer giving full or primary custody to mothers. There are certainly gender biases at play here that favor handing custody over to women, but the fact is that while men are becoming more involved as parents, women still take on most of the work. Men also...
Can I obtain custody of my grandchild?
Unfortunately, some divorce cases can be messy, especially when it comes to determining custody of children. Whether it is due to a temporary hardship or other factors, such as drug use, there are times where neither parent is suitable to have custody of their...
When does a drunken brawl constitute assault?
Many people in Berks County will head to area bars for happy hour after work, to watch the big game, or simply to meet up with friends. However, alcohol sometimes gets the best of us, fueling arguments between two friends or even strangers. Sometimes these arguments...
Penalties for drunk driving depend on BAC
Like other states, Pennsylvania has different levels of penalties for drunk driving that depend on different circumstances. Specifically, the law of Pennsylvania considers prior drunk driving offenses and the level of a person’s blood alcohol content at the time of...
How do breath tests compare to blood tests?
Pennsylvania law enforcement officers use several different methods to determine whether a driver is operating a vehicle while intoxicated, including roadside breath tests. These small devices measure drivers’ blood alcohol content level; however, studies show that...
Breath alcohol tests – An overview
When law enforcement officers suspect people of drinking and driving, they may ask them to submit to breath alcohol tests. Drivers’ performance on these tests may contribute to their arrests, as well as provide evidence of their alleged intoxication at trial....
4 requirements for a legal sobriety checkpoint
Few things can ruin an otherwise epic night on the town faster than seeing flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. After all, a DUI arrest can cost you a considerable amount. While roadside stops are a common way to catch drunk drivers, officers in Pennsylvania also...
How much does a Pennsylvania DUI raise your auto insurance?
All states take drinking and driving extremely seriously, so it is reasonable to anticipate significant penalties if authorities in Pennsylvania charge and then convict you of driving under the influence. Even if it is your first time facing this type of conviction,...