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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…)
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…
Real Estate – New lease for my business Why can’t I just sign the landlord’s form lease? Who should make various repairs to the premises? What can happen if the landlord is not satisfied with my repairs? Do I have the right to alter the premises and install fixtures and equipment that I need for the business? Can I be…