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Can divorce increase the risk of bankruptcy?

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Jul 15, 2025 | Bankruptcy Law

Divorce is often highly emotional, and it can also bring serious financial challenges. When a household splits in two, the costs often double, while income doesn’t. This shift can leave one or both parties struggling to stay afloat. Here are some key reasons why...

Buyers beware: Good staging can hide home defects

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Jun 27, 2025 | Real Estate And Zoning

Staging can help a home look its best, but it can also distract from serious issues. While attractive décor, lighting and furniture arrangements may create a welcoming environment, buyers should remember that staging is a marketing tool. A well-staged home can...

Why get immediate medical attention after a car accident?

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Jun 19, 2025 | Car Accidents

If you are involved in a car accident, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. If you have an injury that makes it difficult for you to move, call 911 and wait for emergency medical services. If you can move around, go to the hospital after gathering...

Are you committing bankruptcy fraud unknowingly?

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Jun 4, 2025 | Bankruptcy Law

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often a difficult but necessary step toward financial recovery. With a structured repayment plan and the chance to keep your property, it offers many individuals the opportunity to reorganize and rebuild. However, even well-meaning...

What you’ve heard about workers’ comp might be wrong

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | May 23, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

You slip on a wet floor at your workplace or hurt yourself on the job. However, you hesitate to file a workers’ compensation claim because someone once told you it's not worth it. While workers’ compensation is supposed to help you after a work-related injury or...

What happens to out-of-state property after death?

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | May 22, 2025 | Probate And Estate Administration

Managing your parent's estate is emotional, confusing and time-consuming — and now, just when you thought you had a handle on everything, you find out they had property in another state. Maybe it's a lake house in New York, or maybe a piece of land they never...

Demonstrating testamentary capacity to help prevent will contests

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | May 9, 2025 | Estate Planning

Creating a will is a crucial step in protecting your legacy, but even a well-written will can be challenged amid claims of testamentary incapacity. In Pennsylvania, ensuring you meet the legal standard for mental competence when putting your will in place can help you...

Should you take pictures after a car accident?

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Apr 24, 2025 | Car Accidents

If you get involved in a car accident, taking pictures should not be your first priority. That should always be seeking medical attention for anyone who has been injured. But after that, taking photos can be very helpful. If you are able to do so, it is a wise step....

The automatic stay can provide immediate relief from creditors

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Apr 9, 2025 | Bankruptcy Law

People file for bankruptcy for a variety of reasons, one of which is that they can’t handle constantly being contacted by creditors who want to collect on debts. When you know you don’t have the money to pay those accounts, it can be stressful and disheartening to...

Why don’t people make an estate plan?

On Behalf of Newman Williams, P.C. | Mar 27, 2025 | Estate Planning

Have you been putting off estate planning? Perhaps you know that it would be wise to write a will someday, and you fully plan to do so. It’s just something you envisioned doing in the future, perhaps after you retire. If so, you are not alone. Studies have found that...