For many Pennsylvania families, college can be downright unaffordable. To help students pursue higher education, the federal government provides loans, grants and work-study funds to more than 13 million Americans every single year. In the recent past, a conviction...
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How do Pennsylvania courts divide retirement accounts during divorce proceedings?
People sometimes expect to be able to keep all of their retirement savings after a divorce because they earned them exclusively. However, retirement savings may be subject to division. When a court handling a divorce evaluates how to divide a retirement account, the...
Which disabilities does Social Security Disability Insurance cover?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) plays an essential role in the lives of many disabled Americans. It provides them with much-needed relief to help them deal with the effects of debilitating disease or injury when they don’t have alternate forms of...
Is fighting DUI charges worth it?
Getting charged with a DUI can present challenges. You're upset and the only thing you want is to get your license restored to normal. Perhaps you're not sure what happens next or if it is even worth fighting the charges. Knowing how to manage your DUI in...
How much does a Pennsylvania DUI raise your auto insurance?
All states take drinking and driving quite seriously, and Pennsylvania is no exception. While a conviction for driving under the influence may take a personal and professional toll on you, research shows that it takes a large financial one, too. Even as a first-time...
Full medical records improve your chance for SSD benefits
The Social Security Administration requires a significant amount of information before they will approve a claim for Social Security Disability benefits. If you are preparing to apply for SSD, make sure you are able to submit your complete medical records that prove...
Is your spouse hiding assets before your divorce?
Your marriage is a partnership between you and your spouse, with each of you contributing to the marital estate. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, though, you want to be sure you receive what is rightfully yours. Unfortunately, your soon-to-be ex-spouse...
Can a criminal conviction prevent you from becoming a teacher?
When Pennsylvania authorities charge you with any type of crime, you may have concerns about how it may impact your life if that charge winds up leading to a conviction. Ultimately, the repercussions you should expect to face following a criminal conviction may vary...
Different types of property in a divorce
Marriage is a common part of life. Roughly 90% of people will tie the knot by the time they are 50. Sadly, a large percentage of those marriages will end up in divorce. When going through a divorce for the first time, you will have a lot of questions. Having...
How the U.S. Social Security Administration defines “disability”
Having a serious disability can make it substantially harder to find and maintain gainful employment, and in some cases, it can make doing so virtually impossible. If you count yourself among the many residents of Pennsylvania that have disabilities severe enough to...
