One of the most common types of criminal offenses is driving under the influence (DUI), also known as driving while intoxicated. DUI is against the law in every state and is a serious crime, as it endangers not only you but others on the road. Here is information about DUI, as well as steps to take if you are stopped by the police for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Read the full newsletter. … [Read more...]
What Qualifies as Elder Abuse
November 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Studies show that about one in every ten people over the age of 60 in the United States have been victims of abuse. Almost universally, the perpetrator is a family member, either a spouse or an adult child. Experts say the number of actual cases of elder abuse may be much higher than believed, as they estimate that only about 7% of such incidents are disclosed. The Centers for Disease Control has established guidelines for identifying what constitutes elder abuse. Here are the highlights of … [Read more...]
New Jersey Nursing Home Regulation
November 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
individuals at a New Jersey nursing home have been wrongfully exploitedIn New Jersey, all nursing home facilities must obtain and maintain a license, and must be inspected and certified by the New Jersey Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The New Jersey Department of Health completes about 400 onsite evaluations of nursing homes every year, looking closely at the capability of the nursing home to … [Read more...]
The Importance of Creating a Healthcare Power of Attorney
October 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As a part of your estate planning, one of the most important documents you can put in place is what is known as a healthcare power of attorney. A power of attorney simply gives another person the legal authority to act on your behalf. A healthcare power of attorney designates who will make medical decisions for you if you are incapable of making them yourself. You can set up the healthcare power of attorney so that it automatically goes into effect under certain circumstances, or you can require … [Read more...]
Same Sex Divorce in Pennsylvania
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has banned all attempts to prohibit gay marriage across the United States, same sex couples are reaping all of the benefits, including the ability end an unhappy or unsuccessful marriage. The Supreme Court decision actually came after the state of Pennsylvania started recognizing same-sex divorce, though. In May, a federal judge ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional and Governor Tom Corbett indicated that he would not appeal the … [Read more...]
Complex, High Net Worth Divorce
September 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Often, the most difficult and time-consuming part of a divorce proceeding is the divisions of marital debts and assets. When the marital estate is extensive, with multiple homes or properties, extensive investment portfolios, real estate investment properties, business interests and retirement funds, the process can be even more challenging. Is There a Valid Prenuptial Agreement? It's not unusual, where one or both parties are bringing extensive assets into a marriage, for the parties to … [Read more...]
