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• posted: Feb. 02, 2021
• Criminal Law

On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an opinion, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Alexander, requiring law enforcement to secure a warrant prior to searching automobiles, unless probable cause Read More

• posted: May 05, 2020
• Divorce
• divorce rates

With so many American residents stuck at home with their families, prognosticators have predicted that several months down the road, the country could experience a baby boom and a divorce Read More

• posted: Apr. 20, 2020
• Divorce
• stimulus check

Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2020
• Child Custody
• coronavirus,  COVID-19,  family law,  parenting plans

During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2019
• DUI
• ARD,  ignition interlock device,  ignition interlock limited license,  license suspension

Individuals convicted of driving under the influence, who previously would not be able to drive on a suspended license, may now qualify for an ignition interlock limited license.  Once individuals receive Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2019
• Alimony
• alimony,  alimony payments,  divorce,  tax deductions

For many years, alimony payments made to a former spouse under Section 71 of the Internal Revenue Code were deductible by the payor and taxed as income by the recipient Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2019
• Child Custody,  Grandparents Rights
• custody for grandparents,  custody in PA,  custody laws

In 2018, a law was passed that expanded the right of grandparents to file for custody of their grandchildren, if a grandparent is willing to assume responsibility for the child Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2017
• Criminal Law
• criminal charges,  firearms transaction record form,  purchasing firearms,  section 4904,  section 6111

Before an individual is able to purchase a firearm, they must complete a firearms transaction record form.  One of the main reasons, out of a few, that individuals are denied Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2017
• Criminal Law
• Commonwealth v. Blouse,  Commonwealth v. Tarbert,  DUI,  DUI checkpoints,  Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz

The holidays have now passed us, and many of you may have realized the presence of DUI checkpoints while you were traveling for the holidays.  The United States Supreme Court Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2017
• Criminal Law
• criminal records,  expungements,  felony,  misdemeanor,  sealing records

In November of 2016, Pennsylvania passed a new law that enables an individual to have their criminal record sealed if certain prerequisites are met.  This is a different process than Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2016
• Child Custody,  Grandparents Rights
• filing for custody,  grandparents custody,  Pennsylvania Supreme Court

In 2010, a law was passed that gave grandparents the right to file for custody of their grandchildren under certain circumstances (e.g. if a parent is deceased, if the parents Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 1969
• Uncategorized

Platt, DiGiorgio & DiFabio has been helping hurt people recover damages for 30 years. We have dedicated our careers to helping others and work hard to see that you get Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 1969
• Uncategorized

Estate planning is an essential part of planning for the future and future generations. A sound estate plan is not reserved for the wealthy, but rather benefits people of all Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 1969
• Uncategorized

When parents separate, the entire family is affected. The continued financial well-being of your children is perhaps one of the most important issues you face when filing for divorce. Even Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 1969
• Uncategorized

When you take the wheel of a car after having too much alcohol, you put yourself and others at risk for bodily injury and even death. In addition, you put Read More