6 Tips for a Less Stressful Divorce in Lancaster

By Robert M Going, Attorney Divorce is naturally stressful, even under the best of circumstances. When you add in issues of child custody and visitation, division of assets, and debt, it becomes even more stressful. If you're a Lancaster County resident filing for divorce, there are steps you can take to make the process less traumatic for you and your family. Don't Focus Your Divorce…

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Don’t Let a Bad Contract Ruin Your Business!

By Angela M. Ward, Attorney Contracts are an essential part of small business life in Lancaster County, whether you are hiring employees, working with vendors, or leasing office space. While you may hope to save money by writing your own contracts or using online resources, that could be a big misstep. It is also a mistake to think you can simply sign on the…

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Denied Workers’ Comp Claims Happen, But They Can be Appealed

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Some jobs are more dangerous than others, but injuries can happen in the workplace, no matter what type of work you do. Sometimes workers get workers' compensation to help them get through the recovery period, but in some cases the result is a denied workers' comp claim. Most often, when we think of workplace injuries, we think of accidents…

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What Do Recent Changes in the PA Grandparents’ Rights Laws Really Mean?

By Robert M. Going, Attorney If you are a Lancaster County grandparent, chances are you play some role in the life of your grandchild. For many grandparents, however, especially those affected by the opioid crisis, that role is a big one. Ten percent of children in the United States live with a grandparent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and nearly 3 million grandparents…

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5 Common Custody Questions in Lancaster

By Robert M. Going, Attorney Lancaster County couples who file for divorce face many decisions. When they have minor children, the most important decisions concern custody. How will they share parenting responsibilities? How much time will the child spend with each parent? Working out a custody agreement that is best for the child and fair to both parents is not always easy. Each family…

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Common Custody Agreements

By Robert M. Going, Attorney Divorce is never easy, particularly when children are involved. In cases of divorce, Pennsylvania courts consider a number of factors when awarding child custody, all revolving around what is in the best interest of the child. If you are divorcing and you have minor children, you will need to establish a custody agreement. This written document maps out custody…

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