Divorce

By mmdlaw | December 30, 2011

Marriage is a civil contract between two parties, the right to which is fundamentally protected under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the United States Constitution.  For a marriage to be valid, the persons entering into the marriage must have the capacity to contract, the couple is required to obtain a marriage license, and…

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Real Estate Tax Appeals

By unifeyed | September 9, 2020

If you are like most folks, your home is the largest purchase you will ever make. Accordingly, the cost of owning your home must fit into your family’s budget. Homeowners are often shocked to find out the high cost of real estate taxes associated with their new home, or worse, an unwelcome increase after their county mandates county-wide property value reassessments.…

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Guardianships

By mmdlaw | January 27, 2012

It may be necessary to have an adult guardian appointed by the court when adult family members become unable to care for themselves. In Pennsylvania, whether or not the family member is in a nursing home or other assisted living care facility, a guardian can be appointed to care for the person, the person’s property,…

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