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DIVORCE AFTER 50- THE GRAY DIVORCE The divorce rate in the United States is declining for every single age group except individuals over 50 known as the “Gray Divorce”. The number of individuals divorcing after the age of fifty has doubled during the past 20 years as life expectancy grows and the stigma attached to […]

MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE The end of a marriage is an emotional and volatile time. Confusion, anger, and hurt feelings are common and can often cause people to make decisions that are short sighted, counter productive, and flat out expensive. Below is a list of the most common mistakes that people […]

Estate Planning For Each Of The Eight Stages In Life As you age and as certain milestones pass, you need to reassess your current estate plan to determine whether your needs and goals are being met. At each stage in your life, questions that you should be asking yourself include: 3 1) Have I acquired […]

Tax Credits and Deductions for College And Graduate School Education With students going back to college and graduate school this month, it is important to be aware of the tax credits and deductions related to education expenses that you will be able to take advantage of on your Federal Income Tax returns. I. Tax Credits […]

ESTATE PLANNING FOR MILLENNIALS Estate planning is generally thought of as something one does midway through life after wealth has been accumulated and as retirement is approaching. However, estate planning is much more than simply writing a will. It encompasses providing for yourself and those you care about during life and after death, disposing of […]

HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA The core concept of child support is simple and well-known. Even people without children know the basics. Child support is a monthly payment that one parent makes to the other to help cover the various costs of raising a child. Typically, that payment is made to the custodial […]

HOW TO CONDUCT A WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION WHILE MINIMIZING RISK TO YOUR COMPANY Conducting a prompt, thorough, and well organized work place investigation is an essential component of protecting your company from charges of discrimination and harassment. The best defense against allegations, insinuations and rumors is a well-planned out, well-documented investigation into the complaints of your […]

Can An Employer Be Liable For Internet Harassment Perpetrated By An Employee? An employer may think its liability for a potential discrimination claim or sexual harassment claim stops at the employer’s front door, however, an employer may be liable for sexual harassment or discriminatory conduct that takes place outside of the workplace and on the […]

SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR DOMICILE TO REDUCE YOUR DEATH TAXES? For most Americans, the Federal Estate Tax will not be a concern at the time of their passing. The current amount that can be given by a person at death free of federal estate taxes is $5,430,000 and for a married couple, this totals $10,860,000. […]

A FAMILY MEETING IS A KEY ESTATE PLANNING TOOL While some may want to leave their net worth or the contents of their will or trust secretive until after their death in fear of causing family anxiety, quarrels or merely out of privacy, it may be a good idea to have a family meeting about […]

WHY A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT MAY BE THE SMARTEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS BEFORE WALKING DOWN THE AISLE Prenuptial agreements are often viewed as the antithesis of romance and as having the potential to destroy the relationship before the marriage has even happened. Many people might feel insulted that their potential spouse wants them to […]

AVOIDING PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE Employers with pregnant employees need to be aware of both federal and state laws that govern the rights of pregnant employees in the workplace. The rights of pregnant employees vary from state to state and, at both the federal and state level, the applicability of these laws depends on […]