Bringing a marriage to an end is tough for different reasons. Whether you are struggling with difficult emotions due to your marriage falling apart, have anxiety over child custody or another family law matter, it is understood that many people face immense pressure...
The good news: In 2020, you have until July 15 to file your tax returns. The bad news: Tax laws have changed again and are as complicated as ever. More good news: Some changes may save you and your family money. More bad news: First, you have to understand them....
Equipment Leases Equipment that is essential to business operations often come with hefty price tags that run into the millions to billions of dollar range. Because of this, more than 80% of American companies lease equipment rather than purchase it outright,...
When people begin coordinating an estate plan for their future, they may feel pleasantly comforted knowing that their intentions are preserved and that their family members know exactly what to do after their death. However, a common misstep that people can sometimes...
While planning your estate, the idea of making a living will may occur to you. However, for many people, it is not always obvious what exactly a living will is, or how it can helpful for your beneficiaries if you are unresponsive or even in a coma. The presence of a...
In general, the same rules apply to adopted children and biological children during divorce. This is typically true if you adopted your spouse's biological children, if you went through the process together while married or even if you have a more complicated...
Taxes are an inescapable part of life. For most people, filing taxes represents a minor inconvenience on a yearly basis. However, conflicts with the Internal Revenue Service may arise. These may be more likely if you have a complicated financial situation, such as...
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...
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...
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...
