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The Collaborative Divorce: A Different Way To Divorce

September 13, 2010 15:24

A few weeks ago I watched a program on ABC Primetime called "Divorce Without Separation", about an Arizona couple who chose to live together while they were divorcing. I know some couples choose to live together while they work out the intricacies of their divorce but, in my experience,...

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Julie Miller Appointed to PBA Collaborative Law Committee

March 21, 2012 16:49

In February 2012, Julie Miller was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Collaborative Law Committee. The committee’s purpose, according to its mission statement, is to “address current issues regarding the collaborative law dispute resolution process; educate attorneys...

Healthcare Tax Credit for Small Businesses and Tax-Exempt Organizations

March 13, 2012 13:35

It is tax season, and while much of spring is spent discussing what must be paid out in taxes, it is also a great time to take advantage of savings opportunities. For small businesses, one of the greatest expenditures, healthcare, can now offer additional savings this tax season. The Affordable...

2011 Tax Deadline Extended to April 18, 2012

Matthew Grosh
March 12, 2012 15:10

For most tax professionals and many taxpayers, April 15th stands out every year as the day when tax returns and any related tax payments are typically due. However, this year we will have two extra days to file returns and make payments.  The filing deadline for 2010 returns has been...

What Do You Mean, My House is Haunted?

February 28, 2012 19:14

Buyers want to make an informed decision when they purchase a house because their home is where they spend most of their time. Unfortunately, it is impossible to know the entire history of any particular property. Unwelcome "surprises" may lurk behind walls or under carpets and remain...

Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Me?

Julie Miller
February 14, 2012 15:24

It's that day again, one of the most difficult holidays for those facing or going through the process of a divorce: Valentine's Day. A recent study has revealed a 40% increase in divorce filings around Valentine's Day in the past two years. For those experiencing the season of upheaval of divorce,...

It Takes a Village: Pastors and the Law

Jon Gruber
February 09, 2012 16:26

Some say it takes a village to raise a child. Others say it takes a family. I recently became convinced that it takes a law firm to advise a pastor who is administering a church. While preparing to participate in a class on church administration as part of the ministerial formation...

Changes to PA Unemployment Compensation, Part 2:

February 02, 2012 20:18

Severance Pay and UC Benefits in Pennsylvania In PA Unemployment Compensation Law Update, Part 1, we covered changes in Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation (UC) Law in regard to active job search requirements for claimants. In Part 2, we will discuss how the amended law impacts UC...

Pennsylvania's Teen Driving Laws Seek to Reduce Accidents and Fatalities

January 26, 2012 14:18

In the past few months, Pennsylvania has experienced several tragic losses of teenagers through vehicle crashes. Unfortunately, most of us can think of one specific accident that hit close to home. Maybe it was a group of teens in a nearby town, from the local high school, or a friend or family...

Changes to PA Unemployment Compensation Law, Part 1

January 19, 2012 16:10

After the holiday season, there is typically a national spike in unemployment claims. This year is no exception. For employers and employees in Pennsylvania, 2012 also brings changes to the state's Unemployment Compensation (UC) laws. In a series of posts, we will discuss aspects of the...