Williamsport Legal Blog
Consideration factors when awarding custody to spouses
You and your spouse make the difficult decision to end your marriage through the Pennsylvania divorce process. You have children together, and it is incredibly important for you to understand how a judge will determine custody rights for you and your spouse....
“Study drugs” can have impacts long after midterms or finals
You and your spouse make the difficult decision to end your marriage through the Pennsylvania divorce process. You have children together, and it is incredibly important for you to understand how a judge will determine custody rights for you and your spouse....
3 serious hazards to watch for on Pennsylvania roads this fall
Every time we get behind the wheel, we are putting ourselves in at least some risk of getting into an accident. And of course, not every accident will be a serious one, but it is still critical to recognize the risks that come with operating a complex machine weighing...
Are marijuana arrests increasing?
In recent years, public support for the legalization of marijuana, recreationally and/or medically, has grown considerably. States have passed laws legalizing it to varying degrees, including Pennsylvania, and people are generally more comfortable discussing or...
How are assets divided in a Pennsylvania divorce?
Dividing assets in a divorce can be one of the most contentious elements of this process. People want to feel like their settlement is fair and reflects what they feel they deserve, but divorcing spouses can have very different opinions on what is fair and what the...
When minor offenses become much more serious
Unless you are looking for help, having any sort of unexpected interaction with a police officer can be nerve-wracking. This is especially true if you may be involved in or recently engaged in unlawful behavior. As soon as police approach someone during a traffic stop...
Proposed recommendations could make motorcycles safety
No one wants to get into a motor vehicle accident. And despite the fact that motorcyclists are often thought of as risk-takers, they are no different. Everyone wants to get from point A to point B safely, whether they get there in a car or on a bike. Unfortunately,...
Can I pursue damages if I wasn’t wearing a motorcycle helmet?
Failure to wear a motorcycle helmet could negatively affect a motorcyclist's claim for financial damages after a serious accident in some cases, but it will not defeat his or her right to recover compensation. Meanwhile, in other cases, it will not have a negative...
Should you help your child fight drug possession charges?
As a parent of a college student, you surely want the best for your child, but it is often difficult to know when to let them deal with their own problems as a fledgling adult, and when to lend a hand to keep them on a productive path. In some form or fashion, all...
Supplemental driving program could keep teen drivers safer
Teenagers take risks and break rules, no matter how hard parents try to dissuade and educate them. These attempts to test boundaries and act out are a part of maturing. In many cases, they are relatively harmless. However, these unsafe behaviors while driving could...