Over the past two decades, a trend in civil litigation has taken over divorce proceedings. More and more courts recommend that couples use mediation to draft their divorce agreements. Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that takes the negotiations...
A typical divorce in Pennsylvania can look very different today from those that occurred 20 years ago. A long, bitter court battle that eats up savings accounts and 401(k)s is no longer the norm. If divorce is on your horizon, you might be able to avoid the courtroom...
Audits are a crucial component of many companies' operations. They play an important role in ensuring the integrity of the business, particularly from a financial standpoint. Businesses who fail to meet expectations risk damaging their reputation among other...
Though Pennsylvania, like all other states, divvies up assets based on marital and separate status in divorce, it does offer protections for inheritances. Typically, so long as the beneficiary spouse does not commingle the inheritance with marital property, the...
The consequences of divorce can create lingering effects in many areas of a person's life including his or her relationships, health, financial and retirement planning, and career path. People who recognize the potential of their divorce damaging their career and...
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...
