Why You Need a Will

Sometimes people say they have no need for a will because they are not old or because they do not have children. Nothing could be further from the truth. (more…)

Child Custody Factors

What question could be more important to a parent than what are the factors that a court will consider in determining the custody of a minor child or children between separated or divorce parents? (more…)

How Social Media can Impact Your Case

Do you want to be working on behalf of the opposing party to help them build their case?

What a shocking question.  Of course not – no one does.

But in this era of social media use, tweets, postings or entries which may provide information or which may be misconstrued can work to your disadvantage or aid a party claiming against you or document the case of a party defending against your claim. (more…)

PURPOSE OF A PRELIMINARY HEARING IN PENNSYLVANIA

Recently, there appears to be much media attention to the purpose for a Preliminary Hearing in Pennsylvania.  Specifically, with regard to the Jerry Sandusky case, Mr. Sandusky, through counsel, waived his right to a Preliminary Hearing in Centre County and Mr. Curley and Schultz chose to exercise their right to a Preliminary Hearing in their criminal defense.  A recent Patriot News article, dated December 16, 2011, characterized a Preliminary Hearing as requiring, “very minimal evidence from the Prosecution – just enough to show a Judge charges are is more likely than not true [sic].” (more…)