Divorce can be challenging, especially when a family business is involved. Protecting the business from the fallout of a marital split is necessary to ensure its survival and success. It is important to understand some of the strategies that can help smooth out this...
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) that bans businesses, in most instances, from imposing post-employment and post engagement non-compete agreements upon workers. Under the Rule, non-compete...
Divorce can lead to significant changes in a family's dynamics. Certain legal obligations typically still bind parents, especially concerning their children. One question that often arises is whether a parent can move with their child without informing the other...
Experiencing a dog bite can be shocking and distressing, especially when it's someone else's dog. Knowing the steps afterward is important for your well-being and legal protection. Your actions can impact your recovery and potential legal proceedings. Understanding...
Child support is necessary for ensuring the well-being of children whose parents get separated or divorced. In Pennsylvania, when you fall behind on your payments, the state can take action to enforce compliance. To avoid serious consequences, it is important to know...
Many couples in Pennsylvania live together without getting married. Cohabitation agreements offer these people a way to protect their assets. For example, these civil contracts should clearly define which assets have individual and joint ownership. This helps prevent...
Offshore accounts refer to financial accounts that a person or entity opens in a foreign country. People may open these accounts for various reasons, including financial privacy, tax advantages asset protection and international business transactions. These accounts...
In the absence of a court order, determining child custody can be challenging and delicate. While a court order is often the ideal resolution, Pennsylvania has general guidelines for ambiguous circumstances. Understanding these default principles becomes important in...
In high-asset divorces, one challenge is determining the value of assets. This task encompasses various properties, such as businesses, real estate and investments. The process of asset valuation helps ensure a fair distribution of wealth between the divorcing...
Putting money into a trust might be your preferred method of giving family members an inheritance or even a steady income stream during your lifetime. A trust can also be useful if you wish to leave a large amount to a charity. It is possible to create a trust for a...