People who have medical issues related to their employment often qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Most employees in Pennsylvania have coverage provided by their employer that will apply if/when they develop a work-acquired health condition. Injured...
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Does fault matter in a divorce in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you can file a no-fault divorce, but you must meet certain requirements. If you do not then you will need to look at an at-fault divorce. Here is what you should know about no-fault divorces: Mutual consent If you and your spouse agree your marriage...
Can your spouse stop the divorce by refusing to cooperate?
You serve the divorce papers to your spouse. You know that they don’t want to get divorced, but it’s a decision that you’ve made. You expect them to sign the petition and move forward with the process, regardless of how they wish the relationship had gone. But then...
Is construction the most dangerous industry?
You will often hear people say that construction is the most dangerous industry in the United States. They will talk about the severe risk of being injured on the job, and they will likely point to the fatal injury statistics. That’s what makes working in construction...
Everything you should know about child custody
Divorce can be a tricky matter to handle when people have children. Parents may have to work out what custody rights they should have. If you don’t know how child custody works, you may need to read the content below: Physical custody After divorce, children’s daily...
If you get divorced, do you have to sell the house?
You got married 10 years ago, you had children and you bought your dream home. You felt like everything was going according to plan. But then your spouse asked for a divorce. You know that you need to divide your assets and your time with the children. But what you’re...
Medical marijuana reimbursement on PA workers comp claims
Earlier this year, a state Commonwealth Court issued a reversal ruling against the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation (WC) Board and the presiding WC judge who had previously denied an employee their reimbursement for medical marijuana (MMJ) prescribed to them as a...
Can your prenuptial agreement be overturned?
When you meet the love of your life and decide to marry, you hope to spend the rest of your life together. Unfortunately, some marriages never last a lifetime. When marital differences escalate to the point of divorce, one of the subjects the couple must address is...
3 reporting mistakes to avoid when you are injured at work
Anyone can get injured at work regardless of the industry. If this is your experience, you may be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim. However, to do this, you need to report the injury to your employer first. The following are three reporting mistakes to...
How to uncover hidden assets during a divorce
Divorce can be a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved. One of the most contentious issues during a divorce is often the division of assets. It can be challenging to divide the assets, especially when one spouse hides assets from the other. There are two...