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According to the most recent Pew Research Center study, about 23% of U.S. children below 18 years live with one parent and no other adults. During a marital dissolution, parents must create a feasible child custody agreement and parenting to determine each parent's roles, rights, and responsibilities.

The pandemic and the hyperinflation that followed it have had the effect of raising the valuation of people’s estates. Though the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has no estate tax and the federal estate tax is currently pegged at $12.92 million in assets before any tax sets in, the reality is that many individuals and couples can face tax considerations when doing their estate planning. Their estate and their children can be on the hook for up to 40 percent of the asset valuation.

A last will and testament—commonly referred to as a “will”—is not something many people are comfortable thinking about. People often associate creating a will with senior age, terminal illnesses, and imminent death.

All but two states in the U.S. require auto insurance. However, many drivers ignore the law regarding auto insurance and end up causing trouble for themselves and other drivers on the road.

The system of protecting employees on the job now known as workers’ compensation sprang into life in 1911 in Wisconsin. Nine other states followed before 1920. Today, nearly all 50 states have mandatory workers’ compensation laws in place.

Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally challenging process. If you're considering filing for divorce in Pennsylvania, understanding the legal procedures, requirements, and considerations involved can help you work through this significant life event more effectively.