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What Types of Cases Can You Get Expunged in Pennsylvania?

There has been a lot of news in the past year about changes to Pennsylvania expungement law. The state has even started automatically shielding certain arrest and criminal records from public view. But it can be hard to tell what will be erased, and… Read More
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What Are Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Pennsylvania?

In many families, grandparents are the ones keeping things together. When a child’s parents have substance abuse or developmental challenges, or are simply missing, grandparents are often the ones who pick up the slack. But when grandparents’ acc… Read More
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Categories: Family Law, Grandparents
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5 Things to Do When You Are in a Lyft or Uber Accident

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are growing exceptionally popular, especially in the suburban areas around Philadelphia. But drivers’ roles as independent contractors for the transportation companies make it hard to tell where your recovery will… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
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PA Child Support During an Economic Downturn

In recent months, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate skyrocketed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are one of the thousands of Pennsylvania residents who have lost their jobs, you may be worried about paying your child support during an ec… Read More
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Who to Sue for Construction Site Accidents in Pennsylvania

Construction sites can be dangerous places. Uneven ground, dangerous machinery, and exposed utility lines are just a few obstacles that can cause serious injury for workers and bystanders alike. When the worst happens and you are seriously injured in… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
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What to Do if Illness Threatens Your Parenting Time

Thousands of Pennsylvania residents have gotten sick with COVID-19 in the last couple months. Many of those people were likely parents with parenting plans. Many more were children splitting their time between divorced or separated parents. How shoul… Read More
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The Most Common Pennsylvania Theft Crimes

For many people, their first contact with the criminal justice system comes when they are charged with a theft offense for shoplifting. However, Pennsylvania theft crimes cover far more than retail theft, and some of the charges are far more severe.… Read More
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How a Restraining Order Can Protect You During Divorce

If you have become the victim of abuse during your marriage, escaping that relationship can feel daunting — or even impossible. However, the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act gives abuse survivors a tool to shield themselves and their chil… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Family Law
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Is the Store Responsible for Your Slip and Fall Injury?

Melted snow, fallen merchandise, and wet floors can all create risks of a serious accident. If you fall in a retail business, find out when and how you can hold the store responsible for your slip and fall injury. Winter Weather Creates Slippery Situ… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury
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How Judges Divide Property in a Pennsylvania Divorce

When a couple gets married and moves in together, each spouse brings certain property with them: cars, bank accounts, sometimes even a home. Over the years of the marriage, they gather more together. What happens when the couple separates and eventua… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Family Law