Monroe County Law Blog
Weighing the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy
The choice of whether or not you should file for bankruptcy can be a daunting one. While it wipes away overwhelming debt, bankruptcy can also have serious effects on your finances for years. As a highly personal decision, it’s essential that you carefully weigh the...
These are the basic duties of an estate administrator
It’s tough to move on after losing your parents. You’re probably finding yourself struggling to cope with the loss as you’re flooded with memories. Yet, as difficult as it can to deal with the realities of life after you’re parents are gone, you also have to figure...
Will my stimulus check affect my Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually everybody in Pennsylvania. If you and your family are lucky enough not to have caught the virus, your lives have almost certainly changed as a result of the statewide lockdown orders. You may have been furloughed at work or...
People with disabilities have housing protections
Local, state and federal laws are in place to make housing free of discrimination. The laws safeguard the rights of protected classes. That includes people who have special needs due to their disabilities. Laws are in place that protect you and your family members who...
5 unsafe driving habits
While many Pennsylvania motorists worry about staying safe the entirety of their trip, there are just as many drivers who make poor decisions or fall victim to innumerable driving distractions. Unfortunately, these bad drivers might be breaking the law in addition to...
When to file for bankruptcy
Very few people hold a positive view of bankruptcy. Society views bankruptcy as a failure, but this is inaccurate. Bankruptcy laws exist to give people a second chance and deliver a direct benefit to the public. People with money problems should not jump to bankruptcy...
Summer maintenance can help prevent motor vehicle accidents
Summertime heat in Pennsylvania can be a sweet relief from the cold winters. To keep you, your family or your freight safe on the road as temperatures rise, seasonal vehicle maintenance can serve as protection. Just as you’d apply sunscreen to prevent from sunburn or...
Trends in Pennsylvania traffic fatalities are all over the map
Pennsylvania can be a challenging state to drive in. The long winter months present difficult weather conditions and the short summer months involve new obstacles, such as an influx of motorcycles on the road. Although it takes some time to analyze trends, meaning the...
Common motorcycle injuries
Riding a motorcycle can be a highly dangerous activity if the proper precautions are not taken. Many motorcyclists have suffered a great deal of injuries when on the road and it important to know what are the most common types of injuries that and how they can have a...
Pennsylvania increases worker rights for independent contractors
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court met recently to clarify some changes to the state’s worker classifications. The court addressed the status of independent contractors under employment compensation law. The ruling impacts an employer’s ability to claim tax exemptions for...
