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Facing the possibility of bankruptcy can be a scary experience both from financial and emotional perspectives. If you are considering the need to file for bankruptcy, the following information regarding Pennsylvania law may provide you with some insight into the...
If you’re a new parent in Pennsylvania, you might have never thought about estate planning before. However, an estate plan can be an important way to protect your child in the event that something happens to you or your spouse. Here are three things that you can do to...
Estate planning is an opportunity to begin a new life. People rely on each of us to some degree, but you decide how much you assist others when you pass on. Your assets in Pennsylvania get used only as you tell your trustee to use them. There are some taboos about...
Some aspects of a Pennsylvania family law case are more difficult than others. Child-related concerns are a primary example. This is true whether it is child custody, child support, visitation or paternity. Often, this is viewed from the mother’s perspective. Despite...
Going through a divorce is challenging enough without having to think about your livelihood – your family business. If you are getting ready to seek a divorce in Pennsylvania but are hesitant to petition because you are not sure how it will impact your income, look no...
Congress made it more difficult to obtain a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2005 when it introduced a means test as part of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. The test is designed to make sure that Chapter 7 bankruptcies are only granted to...
When you look at your credit report in Pennsylvania, you'll see that your marital status is not listed, even if you're going through a divorce or are already divorced. This means that the divorce itself doesn't impact your credit score. However, indirect damage to...
A debt situation could become so overwhelming that paying off obligations appears impossible. Filing for bankruptcy becomes a strategy the debtor may find necessary. Each bankruptcy case comes with its unique particulars, and some may find Chapter 7 preferable....
Ideally, you'll hire a Pennsylvania estate planning attorney to help with the process of drafting a will, trust or other plan documents. Furthermore, it may be in your best interest to have an attorney review those documents at least once per year. Attorneys can...
Many people in Pennsylvania are still making payments on student loan debt that they acquired more than 10 years ago. Big universities can run people into massive debt that is difficult to repay even with a high-paying job. If you have other debt besides student...
