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The United States Bankruptcy Code provides relief to people who are overwhelmed with debt. The primary benefit is that, with certain exceptions, creditors are prevented from collecting their debts through the automatic stay and bankruptcy discharge. The Automatic Stay As soon as a bankruptcy case is filed, the automatic stay goes into effect. The automatic stay prevents a creditor from…
People who buy or sell real estate in Pennsylvania should always take the time to learn about any potential easements on a property as this may impact them as a buyer or as a seller in case a prospective buyer has concerns about a particular easement. As explained by Trulia, an easement does not give someone else free reign to…
When a younger person is accused of operating a vehicle while drunk, their future may be thrown off course right away. These charges could have a far-reaching impact on future opportunities and may also affect them in the present, such as having a negative influence on their performance in class. Moreover, other penalties may create challenges, from the loss of driving…
Certain times of the year, such as the winter holidays and your loved ones’ birthdays, can lend themselves to more credit card spending than you would undertake other times of the year. Summer may also seem like a tempting time to spend because it is a popular time to vacation. However, if you are considering a bankruptcy filing, especially to…
In May 2016, Pennsylvania altered the effect a first time DUI conviction has on a person’s driver’s license by amending section 3805 of the Motor Vehicle Code and enacting section 1556. These changes went into effect in August 2017. Prior to August 2017, a person convicted of a first offense DUI with a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of .10% or…
You may be one of the many people in Pennsylvania who has taken it upon themselves to properly document their estate planning wishes. If so, you should feel very good about that. But, you should also ask yourself how long it has been since you have reviewed that plan. That’s right – making an estate plan is only one part…
Ask any teen in Greensburg about their readiness to deal with adult matters, and most will tell you that they are more than prepared to do so. Yet the actions of their particular demographic often indicate otherwise. Thus, when issues arise between teens and adults (especially those of a sexual nature), the immediate reaction is often to place the blame…