HAVE
YOU OR THE OTHER PARENT HAD A CAREER CHANGE? dOES YOUR CHILD HAVE
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES (CAMP, DANCE OR MUSIC LESSONS, ETC.) YOUR
CHILD SUPPORT RIGHTS WILL BE EFFECTED. CONTACT US AT
(215) 557-9119 OR KVGLAW@VOICENET.COM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
DISCOUNTED
RATES FOR MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCES WITHOUT OTHER CLAIMS CONTACT
US AT (215) 557-9119 OR KVGLAW@VOICENET.COM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
ONCE
MORE THE COURTS HAVE REVERSED THEMSELVES. IN
A RECENT DECISION, THE COURT HAS DECIDED THAT BEING IN PRISON
MAY ENTITLE YOU TO A MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF YOUR SUPPORT
OBLIGATION.
We
successfully convinced the Philadelphia Family Court that our
client was not the alleged father and was entilted to refund of
all support collected from him. Based on drug use, we convinced
a Bucks County Court to award primary physical custody to a father
after 4 years with the mother. Because of inadequate living arrangements,
we convinced a Delaware County Court to award primary physical
custody of a child to a father after 6 years with the mother.
Recently, 2007, we successfully prevented the removal of children
from the Philadelphia area.
I
am frequently asked "Can I get back child support for my
15 year old?" The answer is probably no. Child support, like
spousal support, is prospective, going into the future. The filing
of a Petition/Complaint begins the time from when support may
be received. Not entilted to spousal support, have you thought
about APL?
Has your child reached the age of 18 and graduated from high school?
if so, you may not be obligated for ongoing support. If you would
like us to review your order, contact us at KVGLaw@voicenet.com.
We can review your
support order with a program similar to the program used by the
Courts. Please contact us to schedule an appointment for a review.
Do you or the other
parent want to relocate? Depending on the custody arrangement,
you may need to seek Court approval. Accomadations must be made
to continue the relationship with the other parent.
When
you were divorced, how was your marital real estate divided? Or,
was it dealt with at all? If not, you may still have your rights
resolved. After divorce, the form of ownership changes and the
real estate is subject to partition.
Are
you adequately protected? Has your policy been reviewed to insure
your protection? Please contact us at (215) 557-9119 or VGLaw@voicenet.com
for a free rconsultation
Recently, we handled
a motor vehicle claim for a young man who was crossing a higway
outside of the crosswalk at night. The initial defense was that
your client was wearing dark clothes and crossing outside of the
crosswalk at night. We established that the tortfeasor, defendant,
was not paying attention and did not see our client. Result: Settled
before trial.
In 2006, we resolved
a one vehicle unisured motorist claim, which invloved disputes
as to fault and the amount available to be recovered by our client.
During the litigation, we discovered that the insurance company
had prepared the wrong Rejction of Uninsured Motorist Benfits
form.
Were you pedestrian
injured by a motor vehicle? Do not worry. The Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania recently declared all pedestrians as full tort.
The Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania has recently severely limited a person's right of
recover in Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist claims. The Court
upheld the "Regularly Used Non Owned Vehicle" and "Family
Vehicle" exclusions. The "Family Vehicle" exclusion
applies where the members of one household have their vehicles
insured under different policies and/or with different insurers.
You should avoid this barrier to complete compensation.
Insurance
Bad Faith
We
represented a lady, who had purchased disability insurance protection
for several loans. After she became disabled, she presented a
claim for payment of the disability insurance. Her claim was denied
for several reasons, including that she was not under active care.
We were retained and commenced litigation. Shortly after commencing
litigation, we resolved the claim, including a n award of bad
faith damages.
We
represented a lady, whose diamond engagement ring was lost at
home. The insurance carrier denied her claim. We were retained.
After commencing litigation, we secured a settlement for our client.
Overtime
Compensation
Are you paid
overtime for hours you work in excess of 40 per week? You may
be entitled to additional compensation even if you are a salaried
employee.
If you have any questions, please contact us at KVGLaw@voicenet.com
Personal
Injury
In a recent premises
liability matter, we successfully secured a settlement for a client,
who suffer a knee injury from falling debris. We were able to
prove that the property owner knew that debris had fallen from
thier building before the incident. We were also able to defeat
any suggestion of a prior injury.
Have you recently been
injured as a result of a automobile collision, premises defect
or medical care or treatment? Generally, the statute of limitations
in Pennsylvania is two (2) years from the date of injury. In cases
of death, the two (2) year period begins on the date of death.
In other cases, the two (2) year period may be extended by the
"Discovery Rule." For minors, the statute is extended
until two (2) years after the child has reached 18 years of age.
If you have any questions, please contact us at KVGLaw@voicenet.com
Workers'
Compensation
Did
your worker's compensation benefits suddenly stop? There are several
possible reasons for the stoppage. You could have failed to return
documents to the carrier. Or, more likely, the carrier could have
stopped your benefits. If the carrier stopped your benefits, wages
or medical, without following proper procedure, it may be responsible
to you for the benefits, as well as a penalty of up to 50% of
the overdue benefits.
Have
you been injured at work? If so, you need to speak with an attorney
since the law changes almost daily. Depending on the date of your
injury will determine some substantial rights. If you are presently
out of work and receiving compensation payments, your employer
or its insurer may request that you complete a Employment Verification.
If you fail to return the verification timely, your benefits may
be suspended. If you miss an employer's requested medical examination,
your benefits may be suspended. If you have been cleared to return
to any employment and do not follow up, your benefits may be suspended.
If you are in any of these situations, you need any attorney.
Please
contact us at KVGLaw@voicenet.com
