By: Judy M. Springer, Esquire In general, you do not need to do anything according to the IRS to obtain your federal stimulus payment. The IRS expects to begin issuing the payments this month. Depending on your circumstances, you might want to take some pro-active steps. Who Qualifies? If you have adjusted gross income of less than $75,000 per year…
Month: April 2022
Trusted Family Lawyers at Astor Weiss Kaplan and Mandel, LLP Helping Clients Resolve Difficult Divorce Challenges
Divorces can occur for a number of reasons. It could be a mutual decision with both parties realizing that it just wasn’t working anymore or something could have happened that triggered one person in the relationship to split. Usually, this major event that breaks up the relationship is infidelity with the person who was cheated on realizing they just can’t…
VALUING ASSETS IN DIVORCE
When divorce includes property division claims, one of the more difficult tasks is determining how to value the assets, which must be done unless the parties can agree on values. For real estate we usually need a formal appraisal, although sometimes a realtor letter will do. To get net value, we need payoff statements for all mortgages, liens and tax…
The Test: Does the European General Data Protection Regulation Apply to Your Business Operating in the USA?
BY: William Mark Mullineaux, Esq.* Sagan Medvec* On May 25th, 2018, the European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) goes into effect and it may shift the way you collect data, manage user information, and market to prospects even if you are not intentionally marketing to people in Europe. From this point onwards, businesses all over Europe are being…
Using Equity Vesting as an Incentive
The opportunity to own equity in a company is one of the central reasons entrepreneurs found a business, and promising future equity to potential employees helps new companies attract the skilled people necessary to run and grow a successful business. Therefore, the promise of eventual equity ownership provides a powerful motivator for founders and employees to contribute their skills and…
Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage
Motor vehicle insurance isn’t as simple as some people seem to think. A search for ‘Car insurance quote Texas‘ will take you to some local insurance quotes and you might find the best deal for the best price. However, it’s never that easy – when taking this insurance out, do you really know what you’re selecting? When one obtains a…
Superior Court Cracks Open the Door for Discovery of Mental Health Records
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has carved out an exception to the discovery of mental health records in C.L. v. M.P., Pa. Super., decided July 8, 2020. In the majority opinion authored by retired President Judge Emeritus F. Correale Stevens, the court held that a parent’s mental health records could be reviewed by the guardian ad litem appointed to the child despite…
Summertime custody issues
Once school is out and summertime rolls around, a whole new set of issues and areas of conflict can arise between separated parents. Separated parents need to agree upon a schedule of activities, vacations, and child care for their children. If necessary, courts can resolve these issues if agreements cannot be reached. But it is always better for the parents…
Changes to Mechanics Lien Law
Are you a residential owner of real estate? Are you looking to make improvements to your home? Perhaps you have just purchased a gorgeous new property thanks to a real estate agent like Reali? If so, you should read the following alert with respect to recent changes made to the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law (the “Lien Law”). (more…)
Suggested Guidelines for Persons Subject to Montgomery County Custody Orders During COVID-19
Note: Montgomery County has issued the attached guidelines when exchanging custody of children. These guidelines are good rules to follow, regardless of which county you live in. For persons seeking guidance regarding existing Custody Orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following are recommendations only and are not enforceable via a Contempt Petition. These recommendations are consistent with the Governor’s Emergency…