By William E. Moore, Esquire Even though we are all pretty much quarantined for what seems like forever, life continues on. There have been positive and some negative influences on the types of new cases appearing at our offices. Crime is down! We can all agree this is good for our communities. Bars and restaurants […]

Common law marriage is a unique form of legal relationship that exists in only a few states, such as Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia. Unlike a traditional marriage, a common law marriage does not require a marriage license or a formal ceremony. Instead, it is based on the couple’s present […]

No one has the right to sexually or physically abuse another person. Unfortunately, these situations do happen more often than many people realize. If you are being abused, you might not want to have the abuser charged with criminal charges or be involved in a criminal case, but you do have the option of receiving […]

Amid a divorce, it’s not uncommon for spouses to want to protect their assets. But, what exactly are assets? During a marriage, a couple accumulates certain things – a shared home, furniture, pets, household goods – but what people often don’t realize is that assets include much more than the items listed above.     […]

Divorce Settlements in Pennsylvania Many divorce cases are resolved when the parties reach a settlement agreement, which is subsequently made a part of the final order that legally divorces the parties. However, in the context of divorce settlement agreements, the court and the parties’ attorneys may use terms like “merged,” “survived,” or “incorporated.” Although these […]