Allentown Legal Blog
Objective and subjective qualities of good executors
As a Pennsylvania resident who wants to create an estate plan, you may ask what the steps are. The legal process of creating an estate plan or will is sometimes long and complex. But what is one of the first things you should always start with? Finding an executor. An...
Is intoxication a valid theft defense?
Unfortunately, there are times when intoxication can lead to silly mistakes. For example, if you are out drinking and you accidentally take something home that you thought was yours, but in reality, it belongs to someone else. This is technically theft, and the owner...
What is a spinal cord injury?
When many people hear reference to the spinal cord, they may initially think this is part of the back or spine. Actually, the spinal cord is a vital part of your central nervous system. It includes a bundle of nerves and tissues responsible for transmitting messages...
Three levels of impaired driving offenses
In Pennsylvania, a person arrested for an impaired driving offense may experience a range of penalties. Those penalties, however, may not be the same for every person as each offense is evaluated uniquely based on the specifics of the case. Some of these specifics...
How does a court determine child custody?
When in the middle of a custody battle, you are at the mercy of the court system. The courts are interests in the best interests of the child, rather than the preferences of the parent. To understand the court’s judgment and to prepare yourself to obtain custody, you...
Should you forego divorce for your children?
Divorce is one of the most painful and stressful events for adults to go through. It is natural for parents to worry about the damage that divorce may do on their children. If you are in this position, you are not alone. However, to stay together for your children, in...
Why are SSD denials so high?
If you want to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the chances are good that you will hear how difficult it is to secure benefits. It is true that the Social Security Administration receives many applications daily and that many of those applications...
Is custody bias still an issue?
In the past, people would often expect that when it came to custody the court would almost always give women the majority of parenting time with children. This was common because when divorce became more prevalent, it was typical for mothers to be the main caregivers...
Is mediation the right way to handle a divorce?
If you and your spouse are divorcing and cannot agree on the division of your assets and debts, there are alternative ways to negotiate an agreement without having to go to a trial. One of those ways is through mediation. According to DivorceNet, the attorneys who...
Facts about workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania
Workers' compensation insurance functions in much the same way as any other type of insurance policy. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry explains that the employer is the policyholder, and all employees, including seasonal and part-time workers, have...
