Whether you decided to file for divorce or got served when your spouse filed, it is natural to feel protective about your biggest assets when you consider the end of your marriage. As a Pennsylvania professional who has run a business with your family, the company...
Prenuptial agreements can protect spouses against debt
Before you get married, it’s important to talk to your spouse about your financial situations. If you haven’t have a big discussion about money and finances, then you may want to start putting together a prenuptial agreement and take the time to disclose all of your...
How do you close a business?
There may come a time when you're interested in closing your business. Maybe you're moving on to a new venture, maybe you took a job with another company or perhaps you're just shutting it down because you want to retire. Regardless of the reason, it's very important...
What if an employee leaves and takes business with them?
Your employees should help you build your business, not undermine or destroy it. When you add to your staff, you want to improve your company, not damage it. Unfortunately, workers can potentially cause a lot of damage to your company. A new hire could provide you...
If your spouse doesn’t show up for divorce court, it could help
You waited weeks or months for this divorce hearing, and you spent many days perfecting your case. You arrived a half-hour early to chat with your attorney and to prepare for your time in court. As you entered the courtroom, you noticed something was wrong. Your...
What should be in a parenting plan?
Your parenting plan is the document that defines your rights and your obligations both to your children and to the other parent in your family. Trying to create a comprehensive parenting plan can seem intimidating at first. You may worry about what you need to include...
How to remove a lien from a property
For many homeowners in Pennsylvania, their house is the biggest asset they will own in their entire lives. People spend a significant portion of income and time investing in their homes for their own comfort and future economic benefits when they sell the property....
Do you need a lawyer to buy a house?
Deciding to buy a home is one of the biggest decisions that you will ever have to make, and it could make or break your financial future. When done wisely, purchasing a home can be a great investment that you will thank yourself for in years to come. If you are...
Protect your business with these essential contracts
When you run a business, something you should get familiar with is using contracts. Contracts come in many forms, so it’s smart to learn about the different styles and how they may help your company protect itself against liability and against changes that impact your...
These are common challenges with third-party vendors
Working with vendors can be helpful for your business. However, there could be a few different legal issues you run into. Whether it is a vendor that does not deliver on time or one that challenges a contract after it has been signed, it is important to know what to...