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Big Changes Coming to Pennsylvania Custody Law in 2025

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If you are a parent navigating custody issues in Pennsylvania, there’s an important change you should know about. Starting August 29, 2025, the rules courts use to decide custody will shift. Under the current law, judges look at 16 different custody factors when deciding what arrangement is in a child’s best interest. But with the …

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From Coldplay to Courtrooms: How to Protect Yourself Before You Marry Why Chester County Couples Should Prioritize Financial Clarity Before Saying “I Do”

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Most people don’t go to a concert expecting to make a life-altering financial mistake. But there’s a well-known story about a CEO who, caught up in the glow of romance and music, exposed himself to an expensive legal headache. Whether or not a prenuptial agreement existed, the takeaway is clear: when it comes to your …

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Kayden’s Law: Protecting Children in Custody Cases

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When it comes to child custody, the safety and well-being of your child is the top priority. Recent changes in Pennsylvania law, known as Kayden’s Law, have been made to ensure that children are better protected in custody disputes, particularly in cases involving child abuse. What is Kayden’s Law? Kayden’s Law was enacted in …

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Reclaiming Your Property After an Upset Tax Sale

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Navigating an upset tax sale and facing the risk of losing your home or property can be an overwhelming experience. However, in the face of this challenge, both hope and assistance are within reach. As a seasoned attorney, I want to emphasize that you don’t need to confront this distressing situation alone. Reclaiming your …

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Pennsylvania launches the “PA CARE Package”

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(Updated as of April 13, 2020) Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has launched the “PA CARE Package”, a consumer relief initiative designed to provide relief for borrowers effected by COVID-19. “It gives you a 90-day grace period on mortgages, for consumer loans like auto loans, a 90-day window of relief from all those annoying fees …

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COVID-19’s Impact on Landlords and Tenants

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On March 22nd, the National Multifamily Housing Council issued a release asking all apartment owners and landlords to halt evictions for a period of 90 days for residents that can show a financial impact from COVID-19. The Council has also requested a 90-day pause on rent increases, and flexibility in payment plans. More information can …

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COVID-19 and MORTGAGES

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(As of March 23, 2020) During these unprecedented times, there are concerns not only about the public health, but also rapidly-growing concerns over how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact our national economy. Unemployment claims have jumped significantly in one week, leaving people to wonder how they are going to pay basic bills, like their mortgage …

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