Estate planning is important but challenging. One reason for this is that it can be hard for people to talk about what will happen when they are no longer alive. The first step toward building an estate plan can be speaking with a trusted Pennsylvania estate planning...
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Year: 2021
Preparing for the age of majority with a teen with special needs
The age of majority is 18 years old in Pennsylvania. This is the point when teenagers are supposed to become adults and make their own personal decisions. However, this is not as straightforward for teens with special needs. The state has to decide how to transfer a...
The influence of age of majority over special needs guardianship
The age of majority changes the structure of the guardianship of an adult over a child. A parent or older adult no longer assumes responsibility for the minor. In cases of special needs adults, they must continue to have guardians who make decisions in their best...
Can courts use social media postings during divorce?
Our social media accounts often serve as an extension of our friend networks. We use our Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and other accounts to connect, share and even vent about our life happenings. Although this is often a safe and healthy platform, there are...
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Education does not end for attorneys following their graduation from law school and receiving their license to practice. Maintaining membership in bar associations requires 12 credits per year, including four that involve ethics. Regardless of their standing in the...
An LGBT divorce includes reassuring any children who are involved
Deciding to adopt a child as an LGBT couple living in Pennsylvania is a significant responsibility. Immediately, you'll be offering security and trust. Unfortunately, if your relationship deteriorates and you decide to get a divorce, it will likely impact your adopted...
What will a court consider when awarding alimony in a divorce?
Some people in Pennsylvania who have known others who receive alimony or pay alimony after a divorce may walk away with the sense that alimony is a very emotional topic and the subject of many arguments even after the divorce papers are signed. For some high-conflict...
Can I get alimony if I never married my partner?
You and your partner in Pennsylvania have split up after many years of living together, maybe even raising a couple of kids. Can you get alimony from your ex if you can't support yourself on your own? Unmarried partners can petition for palimony payments Family law...
What are the types of special needs trusts in Pennsylvania?
Anyone in Pennsylvania who has a special needs child, no matter what their ages, knows that they must provide adequately for them once they pass away. Thankfully, you can create special needs trusts to take care of your disabled offspring. What are Special Needs...
What are your rights to adopt as an LGBTQ couple?
Same sex couples in Pennsylvania may want to have a family just like any other couple. There are certain legal challenges when LGBTQ couples want to adopt a child. It’s important to know your rights and how both you and your significant other can become parents...