Income tax debts can accumulate rapidly. People have to pay not just the amount due but also interest that compounds daily and fees assessed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Tax debt can quickly snowball out of control, leaving taxpayers frantic because they...
If you’re considering divorce or preparing to start the process, you may not be thinking about the estate plan you put in place when your first child was born or after a friend suddenly died in a car crash or of a heart attack. However, it’s important to review it....
When people think about protecting their wealth during estate planning, they often imagine shielding assets from external threats, such as creditors, lawsuits and taxes. However, the biggest risks can come from within the family itself. Not every loved one is equipped...
Property division in divorce can feel like splitting more than just assets; it can feel like dividing a life you built together. You might wonder who will keep the condo where you shared holidays, or what happens to the investment accounts you planned for your future....
Members of the military often experience challenges that civilians don’t when they divorce. That’s particularly true if they have children and face the possibility of deployment. This past October, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law that will help service...
The start of a new year often inspires reflection, goal‑setting and a desire for meaningful change. For some, that clarity leads to a difficult but necessary decision: filing for divorce. While divorce is never easy, the beginning of the year offers practical,...
Divorcing couples often promise to work with one another when they begin the legal process of ending a marriage. However, it is somewhat common for one spouse to rescind that promise, often in an attempt to skew the outcome in their own favor. They may show up to...
Some of the most expensive legal problems startups face come from contracts that were rushed, vague or never reviewed. These issues don’t always show up right away, but when they do, they hit hard. Here’s where those mistakes usually happen and how they open the door...
Gray divorces have become a cultural phenomenon in recent years. Older adults nearing retirement age or already out of the workforce are more likely than ever to decide that divorce is the best path forward. Gray divorces have the potential to be relatively...
Receiving demand letters from the IRS can be stressful. It may feel easier to handle it quietly, hoping to resolve the issue before anyone else becomes aware of it. But if you are in a business partnership, both partners are responsible for financial transparency....
