Have you looked at your family members with open eyes to see what has changed in the past year? Holidays are a great opportunity to evaluate aging family members. Often we don’t get to see our parents, grandparents, aunts, and
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The Protection From Abuse Act (hereinafter the Act) 23 Pa.C.S.A. Sections 6101-6117, defines “abuse” as an attempt to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault,
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It is that wonderful time of year when our high school graduate children are packing their rooms to go off to college and/or trade school. Some are choosing to move out on their own and immediately join the workforce! What
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On February 20th, pet lovers everywhere will observe National Love Your Pet Day. This day is set aside to give extra attention to and pamper your pets. It is also a good day to focus on the special relationship that
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Almost all of us, including my 81-year-old mother, use some form of social media whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or the like. The ease with which people share information on social media can have many drawbacks in many areas
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Separated in 2015 – Do you Qualify for Head of Household Filing Status? It is that time of year, again. April 15 is fast approaching and parties who have separated during the prior tax year will be confronted with a
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Protection From Sexual Violence and Intimidation is Expanded in Pennsylvania Effective July 1, 2015, the Protection from Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act (PSVI) will become effective in Pennsylvania. The Act is designed to afford protection similar to the protection afforded
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A rose by any other name…but just try to change it! With all of the public fascination surrounding the naming of the new royal princess, one might question just who has the right to select a child’s name and how
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Educational Seminar & Permanent Master Implemented by Dauphin County Court In my previous post, I discussed the implementation by Dauphin County of a Family Court system. In addition to the establishment of the Family Court, two other changes were instituted
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New Family Court Created in Dauphin County 2015 brings with it some exciting changes to the Dauphin County Court with the establishment of a Family Court. Prior to the establishment of Family Court, most family law matters were handled on
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