Whenever someone is dealing with emotional and stressful issues in their life, it is important to gather information and obtain advice from a trusted third party. Many of us turn to the Internet and/or friends and family for such information and advice. However, if...
Children and Youth Services ("CYS"), the Pennsylvania organization that responds to concerns about child welfare, has gotten involved with your family and is threatening or has already taken your child away. This is called a "dependency proceeding," or a proceeding to...
During the last 13 years, at least 30 states have changed laws designed to protect injured workers - to the detriment of employees. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently concluded that this trend to the bottom creates a tremendous risk for injured workers to...
Executing a Power of Attorney is a cheap and efficient way to protect yourself and your assets in the event you suffer a temporary or permanent dis ability or incapacity. In such a case, it is important to have appointed an "attorney-in-fact" or "agent," who has the...
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there are very few circumstances in which you are eligible to have convictions expunged from your criminal record. In fact, only summary offenses are eligible for expungement, and you must wait five (5) years from the date of...
In today's fast-paced work world, every employee is trying to meet a constant deadline. Over the years of handling thousands of workers' compensation matters, I have seen numerous employees suffer injuries while attempting to finish jobs in a quick manner. Often, the...
Meeting the needs of your children during the first part of the school year can be difficult if you are divorcing or have recently divorced. Children have to deal with getting back in the groove of school and handling the various stresses that can be associated with...
In June of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Birchfield v. North Dakota which affects every driver who is stopped by the police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This ruling will cause states to reevaluate how...
If you were to look into the windows of all of the cars on a busy intersection, chances are you would come across at least a few drivers with ear buds on. Some may be using a bluetooth device. Others may be listening to music on their phones. If you're wondering...
Wedding planning can be a stressful time, but, in general, this is a time that is full of love, excitement, and possibility. With all of that positivity in the air, bringing up a pre-nuptial agreement may seem like a bit of a downer. However, the long-term benefits of...