Firm News and Law Updates
In a significant opinion for family law practitioners and parents navigating custody disputes in Pennsylvania, the Superior Court's recent decision in McGee v. McDowell (No. 765 WDA 2024) underscores the importance of strictly adhering to statutory procedures and due process rights in custody litigation.
Read MoreWhen facing a civil lawsuit in Pennsylvania, one of the first questions that arise is whether your case will, or can, be heard in state or federal court. The court where your case is filed can significantly impact the legal process, available remedies, and procedural rules. Here’s what you need to know about how courts are determined and why your case may be in one system or the other.
Read MoreAs we approach 2026, many people are looking for ways to protect their wealth and ensure their loved ones benefit as much as possible. One powerful tool in estate planning is the use of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). LLCs offer flexibility and control, making them a smart choice for families and individuals with significant assets.
Read MoreThe year 2025 is an important one for anyone thinking about estate planning. That’s because some big changes are coming to federal tax laws. Right now, you can give away a lot of money without paying federal gift or estate taxes. But after 2025, the rules will likely change, and that could cost your family more money.
Read MoreStarting a business comes with many legal decisions, and one of the most important is choosing the right structure. For entrepreneurs in West Virginia, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) offers flexibility and liability protection. The West Virginia Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (Chapter 31B) lays out the rules and requirements for LLCs in the state.
Read MorePlanning for the future is essential, no matter your age. Estate planning helps protect your family, your money, and your wishes. Making an estate plan in West Virginia is easier than you might think. Let’s go over the basic steps.
Read MoreOur founder, Brocton Skeen, is officially licensed in West Virginia! ⚖️ We’re excited to bring Everyday Legal Advice to the Mountain State.
Read MorePrenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are contracts signed by couples before marriage that outline the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of divorce or death. For high-profile couples like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, these agreements are crucial not only for protecting individual and joint wealth but also for setting clear expectations within their marriage.
Read MoreThe Holidays are a time for us to slow down and spend time with loved ones. While no gift matches memories made with friends and family, thoughtful gift-giving is a highlight of the holiday season.
Read MoreWithin child custody matters, sometimes a court will require visitation as a term of granting supervision to a parent or guardian. There are different types of visitation but one that is possible in Pennsylvania courts is supervised visitation.
Read MoreRunning a small business in Pennsylvania can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the challenges many Pennsylvania small business owners face is dealing with employment disputes. These are disagreements between employers and employees that can lead to lawsuits. Let's break down the main types of employment disputes and how you can avoid them
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Soon it will be the best time of the year for many hunters in Pennsylvania: Bow Season! I am sure most of us have some solid bucks on camera and are already hanging or trimming stands. As an injury attorney, I thought it wise to write an article on the five most common causes of injuries we hunters suffer due to our negligence, or sometimes even the negligence of others via poor manufacturing of products or the downright stupidity of fellow sportsmen.
Read MoreChild custody in the state of Pennsylvania determines who has actual custodianship over a specific child. The person (or persons) with legal custody over the child has the right to make decisions in the best interest of the child pertaining to health, education, and religious decisions.
Read MoreThere is no exact formula for calculating how much you may receive from a former spouse through alimony. In Pennsylvania, courts have the power to determine how much one is required to pay in alimony and thus how much you will receive.
Read MoreMost people know what it means to get a divorce, but an annulment is not so common. What makes them different from each other? As you may know, the result of a divorce or an annulment is that the two spouses are no longer legally married.
Read MorePennsylvania courts generally divide marital property equally. For the most part, either spouse should receive 50% of the marital property. This also means that 50% of any marital debts will also fall on each spouse. Although this is the general rule, the court may skew the distribution so that one spouse receives more than 50% of the marital estate.
Read MoreNo one would buy a boat and set sail without ensuring it's insured in case of storms or unexpected challenges. Insurance coverage in a business is like checking if your boat has the proper protection.
Read MoreWhen you buy a safe, you want to ensure that it can't be easily cracked and it protects what's inside. Data privacy and security in a business are like checking the digital fortresses for potential vulnerabilities.
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