Allentown Legal Blog
Dealing with your 401(k) in your divorce
As you look ahead to your retirement in Allentown, your spouse no doubt figures heavily into what your plans may be. It goes without saying, then, that your decision to divorce will no doubt have a dramatic impact on those. Yet that impact may go far beyond simply...
Valid reasons to challenge a will
Pennsylvania law may allow you to challenge a will if you have reason to believe that it should be invalidated. However, you can't challenge it simply because you don't like its terms. Let's take a closer look at when you are allowed to voice an objection to a...
How can I save money on divorce?
Because divorce is such an emotional process, many people shy away from talking about the economics of it. The reality is divorce can be extremely expensive, particularly if it is a high asset divorce. Even before you consider the potential expenses of child support...
Property division in Pennsylvania: What you should know
Making the decision to file for divorce is never easy. One of the most difficult parts of terminating a marriage may be property division. Whether you choose to divide your marital property through mediation, or you leave the final decision to the courts, it is...
How do lost wage payments work through workers’ compensation?
If you suffer an injury at work and need time off to recover, then you may qualify for benefits that will pay you for the wages you have lost as a result. You should note there are restrictions to when you can get paid and if you qualify. According to the Pennsylvania...
How to create an estate plan that works
Estate planning can provide you with a variety of benefits such as avoiding probate in Pennsylvania or any other state where you own property. Other potential benefits of thorough planning include minimizing estate taxes or ensuring that a child's inheritance is...
Aerial lift accidents: Keeping workers safe
Mobile and powered platforms, aerial lifts allow workers on construction sites and in other jobs to perform tasks at various heights. Working on these lifts, often well above the ground, opens workers up to certain risks, which may result in them suffering serious...
Benefits of an evolving estate plan
Effective estate planning can save your Pennsylvania beneficiaries from probate costs, and help you take care of them for years, even decades to come. For example, you can ensure the protection of your minor children if you die before they reach adulthood and set up...
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...
What are some statistics about distracted driving?
Distracted driving is a serious issue that has been gaining more attention as cell phone use rises. While cell phones are not the only distraction behind the wheel, anything that takes your focus off of driving is a cause. However, cell phones play a huge role in the...
