Skip to content
Demmel Law Office, LLC
  • 1544 Bridge StreetNew Cumberland, PA 17070
  • 717.695.0705

  • email

  • Home

  • About

  • Divorce

  • Prenuptial Agreements

  • Mediation

  • Estate Planning &Administration

  • Blog

  • Testimonials

  • Resources

  • Contact

Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Divorce
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Mediation
  • Estate Planning &Administration
  • Blog
  • Testimonials
  • Resources
  • Contact

Blog

Do Custody Agreements Move If the Parents Do?

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

There are two types of custody in Pennsylvania: 1) legal custody; and 2) physical custody. Legal custody includes making decisions for children, such as health and medical concerns, religious determinations and educational decisions. Physical custody addresses where and with whom...[Continue reading]

Estate Planning Basics

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.” (Haruki Murakami) Most of us do not want to think about dying. However, it is an inevitable part of our existence. And preparing for the inevitable is an...[Continue reading]

Divorce Over 50 Years of Age

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

There is a trend occurring in our society where divorce as a whole is declining. However, people over the age of 50 are seeing an increase. Several years ago, there was a 1 in 10 chance of a person going...[Continue reading]

Getting Divorced Really Stinks

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

I have had clients, friends and family members remark that I can discuss divorce in a very matter-of-fact way and that since I practice family law on a daily basis, maybe the personal aspects of divorce don’t bother me.  I...[Continue reading]

Three Types of Divorce in Pennsylvania

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

There are two or three types of divorce in Pennsylvania, depending on how you categorize them.  The two main categories are fault-based divorce and no-fault divorce.  There are two different “paths” for no-fault divorce.  I cannot go into all the...[Continue reading]

How to Ready Your Finances When Facing Divorce

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Making financial decisions is a major part of the divorce process.  Among other things, that means determining distribution of assets and liabilities and determining how each spouse will pay his or her living expenses.  It takes time and effort (sometimes...[Continue reading]

First Steps in Handling a Loved One’s Estate

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

Being responsible for handling a loved one’s estate after their death is an incredibly difficult task.  It can be exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally.  If you are in that position, it means your loved one believed that you were the...[Continue reading]

Powers of Attorney and Unmarried Couples

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Unmarried couples have a special need for powers of attorney.  I will explain that bold and incredibly controversial statement here. There are many types of powers of attorney.  They all accomplish the same basic purpose – giving someone else the...[Continue reading]

Attorney’s Fees in Estate Administration

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

If an attorney is helping you administer an estate, you will need to pay him or her.  Attorneys charge for helping to administer an estate in different ways. I’m sure there are many imaginative ways that attorneys can bill for...[Continue reading]

The Golden Rule and Divorce

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

We all know the Golden Rule – “Treat others as you want them to treat you.”  The idea is to treat others with decency and respect because that is how we want to be treated, regardless of whether the other...[Continue reading]

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Recent Posts

  • What Judges Consider in PA Child Custody Cases
  • Estate Administration Basics
  • You Cannot Disinherit Your Spouse in PA – Unless They Consent
  • Keeping the Children’s Best Interests First
  • Cohabitation agreements

Categories

  • Agreements
  • Alimony
  • Attorneys
  • Business Owners
  • Child Support
  • Cohabitation
  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Counseling
  • Court
  • Dividing Assets
  • Divorce
  • Estate Planning
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • News
  • Parenting
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Privacy
  • Same-Sex Couples
  • Separation
  • Spousal Support
  • Uncategorized
  • Unmarried Couples

Serving clients throughout central Pennsylvania, including Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey, York and surrounding communities.

The materials on this website are provided for general informational purposes only, not for the purpose of establishing an attorney-client relationship or providing legal advice. Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between Demmel Law Office, LLC and the user. You should contact legal counsel for information about your specific situation before taking action. No attorney-client relationship is created between you and Demmel Law Office, LLC unless and until we have confirmed in writing our agreement to represent you, including the scope and nature of that representation.