When a single parent gets married, they often wonder “can my new spouse adopt my child?” This is especially true when the child’s other biological parent has not been involved in the child’s life for …
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What would happen to your furry friend if you suddenly couldn’t care for them? Without a plan, you can’t be sure. For hundreds of years, the law treated pets only as personal property, no different …
Don’t forget Fido! Consider a Pennsylvania Pet Trust. Read More »
During Make-a-Will Month, Consider the Consequences of NOT having an Estate Plan A 2015 survey concludes that 64% of Americans do not have a will. As an estate planning attorney, that is not surprising, but …
RECENTLY BOUGHT PROPERTY? DON’T FALL FOR THIS DEED SCAM. Some colleagues and I were discussing this scam recently, and I thought I would share it with you. If you have ever purchased real estate, you …
WHAT UNMARRIED COUPLES IN PENNSYLVANIA SHOULD KNOW… If you happened to catch my radio show “Marshall Law” on WCCS recently, you may have heard me discussing legal issues facing unmarried couples. In modern society, many …
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What Does the Recent PA Supreme Court Ruling mean for Pennsylvania Grandparents’ Rights? On September 9, 2016, the PA Supreme Court restricted Grandparents’ rights to seek partial custody of their grandchildren. The case, known formally …
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When Should You Review Your Estate Plan? I have found that many of my estate planning clients breathe a sigh of relief after finally putting pen to paper and signing their will, trust, power of …
3-Step Appeal Process for Indiana County Property Tax Reassessments Over the Independence Day weekend, like many other Indiana County property owners, I received my notice of property tax reassessment in the mail. Just like many …
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NBC News recently reported that toxic Radon Gas levels are at an all-time high in Pennsylvania, and seem to be continuing to rise. Some experts attribute the rising levels of Radon gas to natural gas …
Many of my family law clients ask me “How much can I expect to pay in child support?” or they ask, “How much will Domestic Relations order my ex to pay in child support?” The …
Do you wake up early Monday mornings with burning legal questions? If so, tune in to my radio segment entitled “Marshall Law” on the radio at WDAD 1450-AM. The show airs every other Monday morning …
Petitions for Special Relief and Emergency Child Custody Orders When can you file for emergency custody? Consider the following circumstances: The other parent has attempted to relocate the child without notice or consent The child …
In Pennsylvania child custody cases, the parties are generally required to attend a mediation session prior to obtaining a hearing before a common pleas judge. If you have been ordered to attend custody mediation, you …
By: Marshall Chriswell, a Pennsylvania child custody attorney As a lawyer handling family law issues in Pennsylvania, divorced or separated parents often ask me if they need a child custody order. My answer is often …
August is National Make a Will Month. I know, I know…these days there is a month for everything, right? In fact, August is National Immunization Month, National Panini Month, National Breastfeeding Month, National Water Quality …