Pennsylvania revised its child support guidelines in 2026, marking the most comprehensive update in years. These changes affect thousands of families in Westmoreland County and across the state. Whether you are currently paying or receiving child support,...
You may miss more than bank accounts when a veteran dies. Probate often focuses on property, yet it can also shape how you claim federal and Pennsylvania benefits. Some benefits require paperwork or deadlines that probate may complicate. Acting promptly may help you...
A divorce turns what may be your most valuable assets, your home and vehicles, into complex legal issues that require careful resolution. The path to determining ownership requires looking beyond the emotional value of these items to see the legal reality underlying...
The holiday season is giving way to a new year. And you might have some resolutions in mind. For instance, you may resolve to exercise more, save money, or take the vacation that you have been putting off. These are all great goals. However, if you do not yet have...
For many of us, this is the time of New Year’s resolutions. And for some of us, whether of our own choosing or the insistence of our spouse, or by mutual agreement, that may also lead us to divorce. For those of us who may see divorce on the horizon, here are a few...
In Pennsylvania, the sales and use of alcoholic beverages are strictly regulated. Many people attribute this to our Quaker heritage, much the way that the state of Utah has similar oversight because of their Mormon heritage. Whatever the origin, the Commonwealth is...
Although charges for driving under the influence of alcohol are fairly common, it is quite a serious charge that comes with consequences. It is never a charge to be taken lightly, and it is never one to be simply dismissed as "bad luck" if you believe that you were...
When you are put on probation and you break the terms in one way or another, this is known as a violation of probation. This can be a very serious offense, but it could also be considered a minor one. It all depends on what terms of the probation you broke and what...
One of the most overwhelming things about child custody is that all of the different options and types of settlements can seem confusing and difficult to navigate. As a parent going through a child custody settlement, one of the best ways that you can prepare is by...
Across the United States, penalties for drug crimes, from drug use to selling and distributing, are slowly but surely being reformed. Much of the time, inspiration on drug penalties can come from European countries. Portugal is one good example. Portugal took the...
