Williamsport Legal Blog
Heading for divorce? Here are 3 ways to value the house
There is no way around it, divorce is complicated. This is especially true when you have high-value complex assets. It might take weeks or months to assess certain property to assign it an appropriate value. For example, if you own certain antiques, it might take time...
Complications can arise when categorizing assets
Dividing assets in a divorce can spark contentious battles between spouses. Both people want what they feel they deserve, and both want to ensure they will be financially stable after the divorce. In this environment, it is not unusual for parties to disagree about...
What does a StingRay have to do with criminal charges?
Law enforcement agencies have massive, sophisticated resources at their disposal. This is particularly true for federal agencies. The use of advanced technology and tools shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but some are more secretive and controversial than others...
Be prepared for what comes after a car accident
Car accidents are very common, so common that you can fall into the trap of thinking that every single person on the face of the Earth has been in one. But to the contrary, that isn't true -- and for the people who have been in an accident, getting into another one...
Divorce, property division and making sure you get a fair shake
As you stare down the divorce process, you know that there will be challenges standing in your way. It doesn't matter if you opt for mediation or litigation, nothing changes the fact that there will be things you like, things you don't like, and things you need to get...
Charged with a crime? 4 reasons why the charges could be dropped
If you are facing criminal allegations, your options are not limited to conviction or acquittal in court. In fact, many criminal cases are resolved long before they go to trial. One way to resolve a case before trial is to have the charges dismissed or dropped. If you...
Challenging drug charges can include challenging substance
When people think about drug charges, they often expect these cases to involve marijuana, heroin, cocaine or illegal prescription drugs. However, there are people who have faced drug charges for substances that are neither drugs nor illegal. In the past, people have...
Signs a driver has road rage (and why others should steer clear)
Driving should not be an eventful activity when everyone on the road is being safe. People should get from point A to point B without stories of near-accidents or dangerous drivers. However, when there is a driver experiencing road rage, he or she can make even a...
Sessions announces plans to target drug cartel
Ever since a war was declared on drugs in the U.S., drug-related crimes have been among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes on both the state and federal levels. There seems to be no end in sight, either. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced plans to...
What constitutes an ‘equitable’ distribution of assets?
When couples divorce, the process of dividing assets can be the greatest obstacle they need to overcome. This is particularly true if there are significant assets at stake. One challenge is the fact that spouses rarely see eye-to-eye on what is fair with regard to how...