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...
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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...
3 hidden benefits of a comprehensive parenting plan
Divorce can be extraordinarily difficult for anyone. If you have children, though, parenting in a post-divorce family may present a host of problems you must overcome. While all divorced parents must figure out what is best for them and their families, you can likely...
Understanding the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine
When you face criminal charges in Pennsylvania, you naturally want the best defense possible. The last thing you want is for a judge or jury to convict you of a crime that could result in a prison sentence that could negatively impact you for the rest of your...
What to do about a denied SSD claim
It is more than disappointing when you are eligible for Social Security benefits but the government claims you are not. Denials happen for various reasons, with a common one being making mistakes on the application. A denial of the financial assistance you need...
Three expenses that should be covered by child support
Getting divorced is never easy, but it is often even more difficult when you have kids in the equation. Separating your finances is one thing, but calculating the financial implications of children is yet another challenge that you must wrangle with. Fortunately,...
Pennsylvania CDL Drivers Beware-Traffic Violations, even small ones, can lead to loss of license
Small traffic violations can be hazardous to your livelihood. If you have a Pennsylvania commercial drivers license(CDL) you can lose your license for 60 days or more when you plead guilty to 2 minor traffic violations within a 3 year period. ...
