Chan & Associates Legal Blog
How is child support calculated in Pennsylvania?
Parents in Pennsylvania with young children and teenagers are responsible for meeting their child’s financial needs, as well as their child’s emotional needs. Thus, if parents divorce, in general the noncustodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent....
Prenuptial agreements can provide security in the future
Making the choice to marry is an exciting step for many Pennsylvania couples. There is much more to getting married than just walking down the aisle, and there are certain legal and financial steps a couple may want to take before exchanging vows. One of those things...
Supreme Court upholds expanded definition of “public charge”
Obtaining a green card is often the first step immigrants in Pennsylvania take to establish their life in the U.S. However, doing so may become more difficult for some due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling made earlier this year. The changing definition of “public...
Making sure your parenting plan will last long-term
When Pennsylvania parents go through a divorce, they may try to create a custody plan that allows the kids to have stability and security long-term. By resolving these matters out of court, you can have more control over the terms of your final custody and visitation...
Dealing with the financial impacts of divorce
While a family’s emotional well-being may be the biggest concern in a divorce, ending a marriage can also bring financial challenges. A person’s income and other assets can be cut in half, and debt can stack up quickly. If you are considering a divorce, knowledge and...
Things you should do if a Pennsylvania police officer approaches
You might find yourself in any number of situations during the course of a typical (or not so typical) day where you encounter a Pennsylvania police officer. Perhaps you merely see an officer pulling someone over in a traffic stop. Then again, perhaps that someone is...
Be prepared: Immigration court is not like criminal court
As a foreign national in the United States, you may already know that your status here is not as secure as you may like it to be. Whether you entered the country without going through the immigration process or you followed the legal procedures to obtain a visa, there...
If you fit these descriptions, you may be more prone to divorce
It's impossible to look at someone who is married and determine whether he or she will someday get divorced. However, you may fit certain category descriptions that researchers in Pennsylvania or elsewhere have classified as high-risk groups for divorce. It's logical...
Is there any way to fight breath tests results?
Did a night out with family, friends or just you end with police charging you with driving under the influence of alcohol? Did that charge come after you failed a breath test? If so, there is some good news for you. It may be possible to fight the breath test results...
You can have a healthy co-parenting relationship — on paper
When you planned your wedding, you probably never considered the fact that your marriage could end. You went about your lives, which included purchasing a home in which you thought you would raise your children and grow old together. For whatever reason, your marriage...
