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...
Month: December 2017
Types of easements
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...
Addressing underage DUI charges
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...
Be careful with spending even if you plan to file bankruptcy
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...
Pennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Law for First Time DUI Offenders
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...
Prepare for your annual estate plan review
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....
Encounter at Solebury Township park results in teacher’s arrest
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...
