On February 2, Gerald Schorr gave a presentation to the Nicholas A. Cipriani Inn of Courts on the implications of the recently enacted amendment to section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. Jerry’s talk focused on how the reduction in the waiting period for living separate and apart for establishing grounds […]
On October 4, 2016, Governor Wolf signed into law House Bill 665 (Act 103 of 2016) which clarified certain sections of the Pennsylvania power of attorney law that went in effect on January 2, 2015 (Act 95 of 2014). The changes were aimed at correcting issues with commercial powers of […]
On October 14, 2016, Governor Christie signed a new law that will eliminate the New Jersey estate tax. Currently, decedents residing in New Jersey with taxable estates exceeding $675,000 may be subject to New Jersey estate tax. With the new law, New Jersey residents who die during 2017 will not […]
The opportunity to own equity in a company is one of the central reasons entrepreneurs found a business, and promising future equity to potential employees helps new companies attract the skilled people necessary to run and grow a successful business. Therefore, the promise of eventual equity ownership provides a powerful […]
As the only attorney who sits on the Board of Directors of the Brain Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA), I get a lot of referrals from both attorneys and medical professionals who treat patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s). Most of the cases that make it to my desk involve individuals […]
Chris Yaracs moderated a continuing legal education seminar at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s annual Bench-Bar Conference. Chris’ seminar, titled Drafting to Avoid Litigation and What to Do When it Happens, discussed some of the most common legal issues faced by small businesses and start-ups, and suggested methods lawyers can use […]
The term “Parental Alienation” is frequently used in child custody disputes. There is some debate as to whether or not Parental Alienation is actually a psychological disorder. Regardless of whether or not parental alienation is a classified, clinical disorder, divorced or separated parents must be sensitive to the harmful effects […]
Hidden assets – this is a problem in divorce and support cases, tax avoidance, corporate liability and debt collection. The holding of “off-shore” accounts may be used to subvert family law obligations, judgments and legitimate tax obligations. Some lawyers work to help clients with what they call “asset protection,” which […]
When divorce includes property division claims, one of the more difficult tasks is determining how to value the assets, which must be done unless the parties can agree on values. For real estate we usually need a formal appraisal, although sometimes a realtor letter will do. To get net value, […]
Pennsylvania has a strong law protecting people from physical abuse. Generally speaking, persons eligible for relief are family and household members, sexual or intimate partners, and siblings. Covered acts of abuse are causing bodily injury, sexual assault, false imprisonment, physical abuse of minor children, as well as placing someone in […]