When parents are going through a divorce, they often focus on the difference between shared custody and sole custody. Shared custody means that the parents have to divide their time with the child, such as having the child switch back and forth between homes every...
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Month: February 2023
New year, new you? Here’s how to prep for divorce
Every year, new divorce filings tend to hit an annual low in December. That makes sense since nobody wants to cope with a marital breakup during the middle of the winter holidays. However, that yearly dip in divorce filings is quickly followed by a January spike. A...
Hypothermia is a risk for outdoor workers in Pennsylvania winter
The winters in Pennsylvania are often frigid, which is difficult for people who have to work outdoors in the colder months. Workers must have safety protocols in place to help them avoid medical conditions that stem from a lower body temperature. One of the primary...
Tips for talking about divorce with your kids
When you bring up the divorce topic with your children, you and your spouse should already be sure that a divorce is going to take place. You don’t want to put something major like this on the children before you know that it’s going to happen. Once you do decide to...
2 surprising Pennsylvania job sectors that see many injuries
When you think about work-related injuries, you may picture a construction accident or a commercial vehicle crash. The construction and transportation sectors may pose a high risk of worker injuries, but other jobs can jeopardize your well-being. In Pennsylvania,...
What are musculoskeletal injuries, and who do they affect?
Musculoskeletal injuries encompass various conditions that affect the body's muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. These injuries can result from various factors, including accidents, sports activities, repetitive motions, and everyday...
Who is eligible for disability benefits through workers’ comp?
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...
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...