The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly referred to as the IDEA, aims to provide children with disabilities across the nation with access to a free appropriate public education “that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.” The IDEA covers…
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The Nation’s Special Education Law: IDEA
January 10th, 2019
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The ‘What,’ ‘Why’ & ‘How’ of Death Certificates in Pennsylvania
December 20th, 2018
When we are born, we are issued a birth certificate not only for the purpose of obtaining a legal name, but also to notify the United States government of our existence. A birth certificate enables the government to keep track of who owes taxes, who is entitled to social security benefits, who may obtain a…
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Selling A Delaware County Business? Here’s How
November 15th, 2018
You may have spent years building a business from the ground up, utilizing personal capital and investing in daily sweat equity with the hope of someday becoming profitable. For many entrepreneurs, the ultimate goal is to establish a profitable business to then sell. Selling a business is no easy decision and no easy task. A…
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Probation Violations in Pennsylvania
November 1st, 2018
Probation allows a person convicted of a crime to avoid incarceration and remain in the community under a probation officer’s supervision as long as the person agrees to follow certain terms and conditions imposed by the court. These conditions are imposed not only to protect the public, but also to assist with the individual’s rehabilitation…
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Key Market and Historical Economic Observations: Effects on Delaware County Business Growth
September 13th, 2018
With trade and tariff headlines dominating the newswire, the U.S. economy continues to grow while Brexit heats up over the pond. The global market snapshot newsletter issued by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. makes key market and economic observations for global regions including the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and Mexico. In addition, the article…
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Educational Decisions for Children After Divorce in Pennsylvania
July 31st, 2018
When creating a custody order a court must make decisions regarding both physical custody and legal custody of children. Physical custody dictates who a child lives with and when. The State of Pennsylvania defines legal custody as, “The right to make major decisions on behalf of the child, including, but not limited to, medical, religious and…
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Delaware County Reassessment Helps Address Tax Uniformity
June 28th, 2018
Ad Valorem Property Taxes, (i.e. taxes based upon property values), pay for many useful and important things in our communities: public schools, community colleges, local government employees, police and fire protection, roads, and more. Although they can be a pain, it is clear that they serve a purpose. But what happens when a county has…
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When You Can’t Be There in Person
May 3rd, 2018
Separation and divorce will change family lifestyles in a variety of ways, most profoundly in the amount of time spent with children. With the high rate of divorce, it is common for children to live apart from at least one parent, sometimes far away. Virtual parenting offers a partial solution to the problem of long-distance…
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Will the Right Heirs Inherit Your Estate?
March 29th, 2018
As emotionally unsettling as your death would be to your spouse, children and extended family, its impact would have additional ramifications should you die without having drawn up a will. Whether young or old, fit or infirm, having a valid will or other binding declaration ensures that the assets you accumulated over a lifetime will…
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Understanding Special Needs Trusts in Pennsylvania
March 22nd, 2018
If you have a child with a disability who is unlikely to become financially independent, no doubt you already have begun to think about what would happen to him or her when you die. Fortunately, an estate planning option called a Special Needs Trust is available in Pennsylvania. Through a Special Needs Trust, you can…
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