After a divorce, you may wonder what the future brings for you and your children, especially if you have to co-parent with an ex-spouse. Committing yourself to setting healthy boundaries and solving problems together can help you both face the challenges of...
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Can you lose your Pennsylvania teaching license due to DUI?
Before you may undergo certification as a teacher in Pennsylvania, you must pass a background check and answer a series of questions about your past. Whether you have “good moral character” is also a determining factor in terms of whether you become certified to teach...
What is the impact of custody interference?
After a divorce, dealing with child custody with your ex-spouse may prove to be a tough task. However, interference consists of more than just minor disagreements. It is a pattern of intentional disruptions from one parent in order to prevent a healthy relationship...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
As a driver, it is important to understand the laws of the road. This is especially true when it comes to DUI law. One single DUI related conviction has the potential to change the entire course of your life, after all. If suspected of driving under the influence, you...
First-time DUI offenders may qualify for the Berks County ARD program
Residents of Berks County facing a first-time driving under the influence charge may qualify for the accelerated rehabilitative disposition program. You can apply for this program in lieu of mandatory jail time and license suspension. Learn more about ARD requirements...
Getting ready for a child custody hearing
Parents in Pennsylvania with unresolved child custody issues might be nervous about attending a family court hearing for the first time. However, there are certain things they can do to ensure that the case they present is convincing and that they have the best chance...
State representative arrested for DUI seeks forgiveness
A state representative in Pennsylvania was allegedly caught driving while intoxicated with alcohol at more than twice the legal limit. The incident took place in Mercer County along Interstate 79 around 9 p.m. in the evening. The police were originally notified when...
Can a child become a weapon in divorce custody battles?
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences of any parent's life. Apart from the other hurtful concerns in a divorce, healthy parents worry about what is best for their child. These parents attempt to stay on neutral or friendly ground. If they must...
How the best interests of a child are determined
If a divorced couple can't reach an agreement, courts in Pennsylvania determine who gets custody of a child based on the "best interests" standard. The judge has the responsibility of determining what will best suit the child's needs. There are a few factors that are...
A new year means another flood of divorce filings
Some Pennsylvania couples start the new year by making positive resolutions such as getting more exercise or breaking bad habits. However, some couples prefer to use this time of the year to end a marriage they believe isn't working and transition back to single life....