There are many misconceptions that exist about the awarding of alimony in divorce cases in Pittsburgh. Chief among these is that it is only given to women (often based on the assumption that men are typically the primary income earners in the marital home). While that...
Year: 2020
What can Pennsylvania’s Collaborative Law Act do for me?
Under the Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act, you may dissolve your marriage without the traditional divorce court procedure. Enacted in 2018, couples have since found that the law’s provisions for discussing issues on their own with their legal representatives can...
What is a B corporation?
For people who feel strongly about environmental and social concerns, running a business in a way that reflects their values can be a challenge. The traditional corporate model of prioritizing shareholder value may not be consistent with their personal ethics, but...
Revisiting your estate plan amid divorce
Splitting from your significant other is undoubtedly going to lead to changes in your life. You may feel most concerned with figuring out where you are going to live and how you are going to support yourself and your family after your divorce. However, there are other...
How does an employer correctly classify workers?
Classifying your workers correctly is essential because of taxes. If you choose the wrong classification, it can have serious financial repercussions on your Pennsylvania business. You have two general options: employee or independent contractor. The IRS has specific...
How can you plan to avoid estate taxes?
So much of the estate planning process in Pittsburgh focuses on the distribution of your individual wealth; little attention is often paid toward potential liabilities that may come with the distribution of your assets (such as taxes). Perhaps this is because you...