State College Pennsylvania Law Blog
Study digs into car accident rates on 4/20 February 14, 2018 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
A publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) dug into the potential impact of marijuana use on driving abilities. The findings could provide guidance as states throughout the country consider legalization of the drug. What was the reason for the study? The research was led by a physician who was motivated to help raise awareness about the dangers of marijuana use. The physician stated… READ MORE
How to shield your children from divorce January 08, 2018 | family law mediation
As you prepare for your divorce in State College, you may be wondering how it will affect your children. You did not plan for your marriage to come to an end and feel heartbroken that you cannot provide your kids with the type of family life you had envisioned for them. You may no longer be in love with their other parent, but that does not… READ MORE
Does child support cover cost X? Probably. January 08, 2018 | family law mediation, firm news
One common questions that a lot of divorcees have after their child support payments are settled and agree to is “what can my child custody actually cover?” This question presupposes that the payments will be heavily scrutinized and tracked. However, they won’t be out of the gate. Only if serious legal complications occur or if it is clear that a misappropriation of the funds has occurred… READ MORE
Accident on Turnpike involves 3 trucks and 1 car December 26, 2017 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
A major motor vehicle accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem, Pennsylvania left four vehicles with damage. The wreck itself hasn’t been fully explained yet, but what we do know is that three trucks and one other vehicle were involved. The other vehicle ran into the back of one of the trucks, and then behind that crash the two other trucks collided. There are few other… READ MORE
On the nation’s drunk driving problem December 12, 2017 | drunk driving, firm news
Drunk driving is an infuriating reason for a car accident. The driver who is intoxicated is well aware of his or her inebriated state, and making the decision to get behind the wheel of a car in such a mental state is unacceptable. They not only put their own life at risk, but they put the lives of everyone out on the road with them at… READ MORE
Self-driving cars with medical monitoring could be the future November 29, 2017 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
How would you feel if your car was constantly aware of your medical condition and overall health? Would that feel like a good thing, one that made you feel safer and better about your life? Or would it feel like a violation of your privacy, and on some level a little bit weird? No matter how you feel, the prospect of such a vehicle is very… READ MORE
Mediating child custody can be a positive step November 15, 2017 | family law mediation, firm news
Imagine that a divorcing couple has a child, and as they enter discussions about their divorce, it is only a matter of time before child custody is a matter that is discussed. One way that child custody is often handled is through the courts. If the two parents can’t agree on legal and/or physical custody, then a judge will need to make the ruling with a… READ MORE
Prepare yourself for what comes after a motor vehicle accident November 07, 2017 | firm news, motor vehicle accidents
The days that follow a car accident will be stressful and confusing ones for the victims, whether they may or may not be at fault. They will have a lot of questions about their health, their vehicle, their legal situation, and what it all means for them and their family. This fear and uncertainty is perfectly understandable, and today we want to discuss a few common… READ MORE
