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Common Support Question: How is support calculated?

Common Support Questions: How is the amount of a child support payment calculated?  By Attorney Anna L. Knych The amount of a child support payment is determined using support guidelines established by the Commonwealth. In Pennsylvania, the guidelines are based on an “income shares” model. This...

Renting v. Buying a House

Renting v. Buying a House By Attorney Jacquelyn M. Yeakle Most of us have debated whether renting or buying a house made the most sense throughout different phases of our lives. An ambitious new graduate may prefer renting an apartment to have more flexibility to chase after that dream job...

Filing for Divorce in a Low-Cost County

Common Divorce Questions: Why should I file for divorce in my home county? By Attorney Anna L. Knych One of the initial questions that you are faced with when filing for divorce is in which county should the divorce be filed. Pennsylvania rules allow the parties to agree to file a divorce in any...

Common Support Questions: How does custody affect child support?

By Attorney Anna L. Knych You may have heard someone saying that the other parent of their child should not have any custodial time at all because the other parent was failing to pay child support. Or you may have heard someone arguing that they should not have to pay any support because they have...

Divorce Question: What is Marital Property and How is it Divided?

By Attorney Anna Knych When clients first approach a lawyer about a divorce, often one key concern is how the property will be divided. Who will get the house? Who is responsible for the credit card debt? Is my retirement up for grabs? In Pennsylvania, this topic is referred to as the “equitable...

Lender’s Title Insurance vs. Owner’s Title Insurance

The Difference Between Lender’s Title Insurance and Owner’s Title Insurance By Attorney Jacquelyn M. Yeakle One of the most common questions our real estate clients ask us is, “What is the difference between lender’s title insurance and owner’s title insurance?” The short answer is lender’s title...

Common Custody Questions: Can I move with my children?

By Attorney Anna L. Knych You may want to move to a new home because of a new job or a new relationship, or even just because you would like to try something different. Generally, adults may move wherever they want for any reason, without receiving permission from any other person or the government...

Landlords & Business Owners: 4 Commercial Lease Provisions

Four Basic Commercial Lease Provisions All Landlords and Business Owners Should Understand: By Attorney H. Robert Fischer, III The recent economic hardship faced during the pandemic has caused the widespread inability of tenants to pay rent or to fulfill other obligations. This has precipitated a...

Surviving Spouses and the Elective Share

Surviving Spouses and the Elective Share By Attorney Megan D. Strait For centuries our laws have protected a surviving spouse from being completely disinherited by his or her deceased spouse. Pennsylvania was one of the earlier states to adopt legislation that provided for a statutorily determined...

The Risks of Transferring a Deed to a Child

The Risks of Transferring a Deed to a Child By Attorney Jacquelyn M. Yeakle In Pennsylvania, there are potential implications to consider prior to transferring the deed of a home for no or nominal consideration to a child. It is common for parents to desire to transfer their home to their child...

2024 Changes to Pennsylvania Guardianship Laws

By Attorney Megan D. Strait Guardianships are implemented by the court when an individual, commonly...

BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? HERE ARE 5 COMMON REAL ESTATE SCAMS YOU SHOULD KNOW

By Attorney H. Robert Fischer, III Buying or selling a home can be an intimidating process...

New Pennsylvania and Federal Reporting Requirements for Businesses

By Attorney Jacquelyn M. Yeakle March 1, 2024 Two new laws have recently been enacted that may...

Common custody questions: when parents share custody, which school does the child attend?

The decision of where a child attends school can often become a contentious issue. If the parents...

STAY INFORMED: New Laws Impacting Businesses!

STAY INFORMED: New Laws Impacting Businesses! Two new laws impacting businesses that will become...

Senior Living and the Nursing Home

Blog post by Attorney Megan D. Strait The term nursing home is often the term that people use when...

Power of Attorney Agent’s Responsibilities & Liability

Becoming a Power of Attorney (“POA”) agent can be a very daunting job. Many questions come to mind...

Shop for Title Insurance

By Attorney David R. Galloway If you are thinking about buying real estate or if you own real estate...

Health Care Power of Attorney & Living Will Update

By Attorney Jessica Fisher Greene Act 90 of 2018 amended the Pennsylvania Probate Estates...

W&G VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

Residential Leases Webinar

 An insightful discussion about landlord tenant relationships in Pennsylvania, presented by Attorney Anna L. Knych. Covering the importance of properly drafting residential leases to reduce landlord/tenant issues, and the process and protections for both parties at the end of a lease. The discussion focuses on the points of view from both landlords and tenants. 

Navigating Long Term Care Planning & Asset Protection Webinar

A virtual meeting hosted by Certified Elder Law Attorney* Jessica Fisher Greene. Discussing how to navigate the long-term care planning process & protect your assets. She also touches on Medicare, what it does and does not cover, and the essential documents included in an Estate Plan.  

*Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Thank you!

 A small token of appreciation to our healthcare heroes. ABC27 News Link   A sincere thank you for your sacrifice and service in helping others and in making a difference every day in our community.  

Getting documents in order during a disorderly time

An insightful presentation hosted by Artis Senior Living West Shore and Attorney Jessica Fisher Greene of Walters & Galloway, PLLC. We will be discussing the most important documents and best methods to getting your estate plan in order during the pandemic. 

 This video is for general information only. Please seek your own legal advice because each individual’s legal needs may vary.  

Wills, Trusts & Charitable Intentions

Hosted by the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Simpson Library, and Attorney Jessica Fisher Greene of Walters & Galloway, PLLC.  

This video is for general information only. Please seek your own legal advice because each individual’s legal needs may vary. 

W&G VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

Residential Leases Webinar

 An insightful discussion about landlord tenant relationships in Pennsylvania, presented by Attorney Anna L. Knych. Covering the importance of properly drafting residential leases to reduce landlord/tenant issues, and the process and protections for both parties at the end of a lease. The discussion focuses on the points of view from both landlords and tenants. 

Navigating Long Term Care Planning & Asset Protection Webinar

A virtual meeting hosted by Certified Elder Law Attorney* Jessica Fisher Greene. Discussing how to navigate the long-term care planning process & protect your assets. She also touches on Medicare, what it does and does not cover, and the essential documents included in an Estate Plan.  

*Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Thank you!

 A small token of appreciation to our healthcare heroes. ABC27 News Link   A sincere thank you for your sacrifice and service in helping others and in making a difference every day in our community.  

Getting documents in order during a disorderly time

An insightful presentation hosted by Artis Senior Living West Shore and Attorney Jessica Fisher Greene of Walters & Galloway, PLLC. We will be discussing the most important documents and best methods to getting your estate plan in order during the pandemic. 

 This video is for general information only. Please seek your own legal advice because each individual’s legal needs may vary.  

Wills, Trusts & Charitable Intentions

Hosted by the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Simpson Library, and Attorney Jessica Fisher Greene of Walters & Galloway, PLLC.  

This video is for general information only. Please seek your own legal advice because each individual’s legal needs may vary. 

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