By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The tenth, and final, piece in this series focuses on the question: what are the estate reasons for an adult adoption? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Are the Estate Reasons for an Adult Adoption?
Protect Your Firearms for Generation – Amend Your Gun Trust to a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Gun Trust
By Joshua Prince, Esq. With President Obama tapping Vice President Biden to spearhead a new Gun Control Task Force, Philadelphia Commissioner Ramsey (who is not qualified to carry a firearm or wear a uniform and badge, as he is not MPOETC certified) being appointed to that panel, and the vow by Democratic leadership in the … Continue reading Protect Your Firearms for Generation – Amend Your Gun Trust to a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Gun Trust
Can You Vote While Carrying a Firearm in PA?
Last month's election sparked a great deal of questions for us about whether a person could lawfully carry a firearm into a Pennsylvania polling place to vote. Generally speaking, the answer is yes. There is no provision in Pennsylvania's Uniform Firearms Act or any other Pennsylvania law that prohibits a person from otherwise lawfully possessing or … Continue reading Can You Vote While Carrying a Firearm in PA?
Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The ninth piece in this series focuses on the question: can we change the child's name? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage you to please return and read … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can We Change the Child’s Name?
Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The eighth piece in this series focuses on the question: can the parties agree to allow contact between the child and the natural family? If you are interested in an adoption, … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: Can the Parties to an Adoption Agree to Allow Contact Between the Child and the Natural Family?
How to Respond to an Active Shooter Situation?
By Joshua Prince, Esq. With the recent surge in senseless active shooter situations that our nation has faced, including the Aurora Colorado movie theater shooting and the Newtown Connecticut elementary school shooting, many of my clients, friends and family have inquired of what they can or legally should do in such situations, especially when occurring … Continue reading How to Respond to an Active Shooter Situation?
5th Annual Prince Law Offices, P.C. Community Meal
On December 15, 2012, Prince Law Offices, P.C., will host its 5th annual Community Meal at its Reading office, located at 42 S. 5th St., Reading Pa. (the Community Meal will actually be held behind the office, off of Wood St.). Every year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Prince Law Offices hosts this community meal for … Continue reading 5th Annual Prince Law Offices, P.C. Community Meal
Can I be forced to get surgery for my work injury?
by Karl Voigt We are often asked by our clients if they can be forced to get surgery for their work injury. The decision whether or not to undergo surgery can be life-altering. Surgery gone wrong can worsen your condition or even disable you. On the other hand, surgery done right can reduce pain and … Continue reading Can I be forced to get surgery for my work injury?
Can You Change the Barrel Length of an Short-Barreled Rifle/Shotgun (SBR/SBS)?
Frequently, clients will inquire of whether he/she can change the barrel length of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun (SBR or SBS), after receiving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) approval of his/her Form 1 or Form 4 on which a specific barrel length listed. 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(8) provides, "The term “short-barreled … Continue reading Can You Change the Barrel Length of an Short-Barreled Rifle/Shotgun (SBR/SBS)?
Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire In honor of National Adoption Month (November), I launched last month a ten part series on Adoptions in Pennsylvania. The seventh piece in this series focuses on the question: what happens if I honestly do not know who the father is? If you are interested in an adoption, I encourage … Continue reading Series on Adoptions: What Happens If I Honestly Do Not Know Who the Father Is?
