Courts see various cases with unique circumstances, potentially requiring special arrangements. Sometimes, the judge could allow the children's grandparents to seek legal custody or visitation. This provision might only be possible under dire circumstances and if this...
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Highway safe driving tips
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported 1,179 fatal traffic accidents in 2022. Most of these occurred on interstates, highways and the turnpike. Navigating multi-lane highways can be a daunting task, especially during heavy traffic or adverse weather...
Do we have to get married to get marriage rights?
Pennsylvanians who live together but who are not married may wonder if there is a way to enjoy the legal and financial benefits of marriage. These include sharing health insurance, and inheritance rights as well as certain tax deductions and more. In other words, do...
How inspection infractions can affect your CDL status
Operating a commercial truck demands adherence to strict regulations to ensure road safety. For example, trucks need to undergo truck inspections before a trip, during it, and sometimes even randomly. These truck inspections are like health checkups for vehicles. They...
Getting started as the executor of an estate
Serving as executor of someone’s estate is a position of honor and respect. In most cases, people choose someone they deeply trust for this role. As that executor, you may wonder where you should start. It may seem confusing to those new to the role, but it is easier...
Can you adopt a child as a solo parent in Pennsylvania?
Adopting a child as a single individual is possible and can be a fulfilling experience for you and the child. But it is essential to know that solo adoption can present unique challenges to you as an unmarried person. But with the proper support and planning, the joys...
Determining custody between unmarried parents
Spouses are not the only ones who might deal with child custody when they separate. Unmarried couples with a child will likely need to discuss custody should they break up. Generally, married and unmarried couples have the same parental rights, including the right to...
Long-distance co-parenting considerations
The best-case scenario following a divorce with minor children is when both parents remain in close enough proximity for the children to easily maintain a relationship with each of them. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. When one parent relocates and creates...
3 ways to make the divorce process go more smoothly
When going through a divorce, many people want to make the process go as efficiently as possible since this generally results in a less expensive and faster process. However, some people may be at a loss regarding how to make their divorce go more smoothly. Here are...
What to do when your estate attorney moves or passes away
When you hire an estate attorney, you expect them to be reliable enough to carry out your wishes exactly as they are written in your will. But what happens if they relocate, die, or retire without your knowledge? Your will should still be valid, but there are actions...