Child support is often requested from parents who are not the primary custodian of their children. The calculation method for how much child support a parent should be paying is generally straightforward, and is primarily dependent on the parent's income. However,...
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How do the best interests of a child affect custody?
The process of negotiating how to raise a child separately is one of the most difficult parts of divorce. Without a sturdy divorce strategy, divorcing parents may lose many of their parental privileges and priorities. A court prefers to give parents the first...
Have a past DUI? Beware new Pennsylvania law
The families of 30 victims who perished in drunk driving accidents have worked with state legislators for years to increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders in Pennsylvania. On Sunday, their efforts finally came to fruition as a new law cracking down...
Is alimony the same thing as spousal support?
In many states, the terms "alimony" and "spousal support" are essentially interchangeable. The legal system in these states may consider the term "alimony" out of date and prefer the term "spousal support" instead. In Pennsylvania, however, the terms alimony and...
Making one household into two
Nothing about divorce in Pennsylvania is easy, but some of the most significant concerns you may have in a divorce are financial in nature. Where you and your spouse once shared the same home, all your possessions in common and the financial responsibility for your...
What constitutes shoplifting?
Shoplifting may seem like a minor crime, but it affects everyone in Pennsylvania. When someone shoplifts, it costs money to retailers and eventually impacts consumers. That is why retailers are very strict when it comes to suspected shoplifting situations. However,...
How to challenge evidence in your DUI trial
When it comes to any criminal law matter, the defendant will remain innocent until -- and only if -- the prosecution proves that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden of proof, therefore, lies in the hands of the prosecution. During the...
How do ignition interlock devices work?
Pennsylvanian residents who are facing DUI-related charges will likely want to know about ignition interlocking devices as well. These devices can be installed in the car of anyone convicted of a DUI-related crime, even if it's a first time offense....
What differentiates medical from recreational marijuana?
Pennsylvania is a state in which medical marijuana is legal, but recreational marijuana is not. is here to help you differentiate between these two types of marijuana as well as explain the potential repercussions still tied to illegal...
DUI checkpoints result in multiple arrests
Residents in Pennsylvania know and understand the importance of keeping people safe when on the roads, freeways or highways. However, it is also important that the rights of all citizens are properly protected and respected. During primary holiday times, it is not...
