Pennsylvania is a no-fault car insurance state. The state requires you to carry medical benefits coverage on any vehicle you own, which pays for economic damages after an accident regardless of fault. If a car hits you while you are on your bike, your auto insurance...
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What are some unforeseen expenses in a divorce?
Divorce is not cheap, even if it is amicable and uncontested. It is easy to get so wrapped up in the process that you lose sight of the assets that can end up costing you more than they are worth. While it is challenging to look at what is normally a very emotional...
How do I co-parent with a narcissist?
Working through a divorce with children involved is exceptionally challenging. It is likely that you and your ex-spouse will hold your children in “joint custody.” This means that even if you and your ex want nothing to do with each other after the divorce, you will...
Looking at different examples of driver distractions
You could become distracted behind the wheel for an array of reasons, and it is essential to stay focused in order to avoid an accident. Regrettably, some drivers do not understand the dangers of driving while distracted and cause serious collisions. While many...
What are mandatory minimum sentences?
Pennsylvania no longer has any mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, but other states still do follow this method of punishment for certain crimes. The American Civil Liberties Union explains a mandatory minimum sentence is one in which legislators determine the...
The 3 basic elements of an estate plan
No one wants to make things harder for their loved ones. One of the best gifts you can give them is basic estate planning, putting things in place in case of emergency. Basic estate planning only requires three documents. By completing them you can protect your family...
How should you select a quality executor?
When going through the process of estate planning, you may naturally have questions and concerns about the person in charge of handling your estate after you die. This person, commonly known as an executor, should meet multiple requirements in order to be a good fit...
How dangerous is your job?
Earning a paycheck should not cause you physical harm, and yet, you may find yourself dealing with an injury related to your job. Some professions are riskier and provide more opportunities for injury than others. Jobs requiring physical movement to do them present...
What are the benefits of joint custody?
Parents always want what is best for their children, which makes divorce hard for them to work through. After all, the nature of divorce itself means that children will inevitably end up hurt because of it, and there is nothing a parent can do to prevent that....
Does collaborative divorce suit every couple?
Divorce does not look the same for anyone who goes through it. Different options suit different people and their unique, individual situations. Collaborative divorce serves as one of many options, but it is not always the best one. How does a couple tell if it will...