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Having the police call at your property can be daunting, especially if you have faced accusations of criminal wrongdoing. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember your legal rights at a time like this.  While you don’t need to be rude or aggressive with police...

Adams County’s Chief Public Defender, Kristin Rice, who retired on December 31, is the winner of Gettysburg Connection’s Outstanding Community Service Award. Rice is honored for many years of service making a difference in the lives of people in the Adams County...

Adams County Chief Public Defender Kristin Rice was recently recognized by county and court officials for providing “a vital link in the criminal justice system.” Commissioners presented Rice with a plaque at their Dec. 14 meeting, recognizing her 19 years of service....

This article lists three reasons people going through a divorce should not represent themselves. One of the first decisions anybody going through a divorce will have to make is whether to hire an attorney or represent themselves. Increasingly, people are choosing...

Roughly half of all first-time marriages in America will end in divorce. The divorce rate has stayed about the same for several years now, but one key demographic - couples over the age of 50 - are divorcing at an alarming rate. Pew Research reports that the number of...

Pennsylvania is reducing the separation period for no-fault divorce from two years to one year. Waiting times for divorce in Pennsylvania are about to get a lot shorter. A recently passed law will reduce the period of separation for no-fault divorce in the state to a...

Qualified domestic relations orders may help divorcing spouses in Pennsylvania avoid losing more of their valued retirement savings than they need to. People getting divorced in Pennsylvania understandably become overwhelmed by the forms and processes involved in...

It is an understatement to say that divorce is difficult time in life. In addition to the emotional toil it can cause, it can be significantly expensive. As a result, keeping costs to a minimum during a divorce is a concern for many couples. Although you may think...

When you're a parent, estate planning is one of the most important things you can do to help protect your loved ones. Here's what you need to know to get started. One of the most important things you can do for your children is to plan your estate. Estate planning...