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When Counseling Perpetuates Abuse
April 18, 2017 As family law attorneys we often take for granted that the paperwork required by the Court in order to begin a divorce action is simply administrative “filler.” We often tell clients that the counseling notice we are required to file with a divorce complaint is a formality and is never utilized. But […]
Tax Assessment Appeals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties
April 11, 2017 Unfortunately, it is that time of year again…tax season. However, I’m not talking about personal income tax, but real estate tax appeals. The deadline for filing a real estate tax assessment appeal for property owners in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties is August 1, 2017 and October 2, 2017 for property […]
Pitfalls of Joint Bank Accounts
March 29, 2017 When you find yourself faced with the task of helping an aging parent with their banking and bill paying, making his or her bank account a joint account may seem like the easy answer. However, there are several pitfalls that you should be aware of before you or your parent takes this […]
Philly.com Names High Swartz LLP a Winner of the Delaware Valley 2017 Top Workplaces Award
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (March 26, 2017) – High Swartz LLP has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by Philly.com. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture […]
Melissa Boyd Acts as Faculty for Family Law ‘Flipped Classroom’ Event
Leading Pennsylvania family law attorney mentors colleagues on topics related to child custody NORRISTOWN, Pa. (March 7, 2017) – Melissa Boyd, a family law attorney at High Swartz LLP, recently volunteered her skills to act as faculty for a program entitled “Child Custody: Practice Ready Skills in a Flipped Classroom.” Held on Feb. 27 at […]
Breaking Down “BYOD” Policies
February 14, 2017 The explosion of smartphones, tablets and technology generally, has inevitably resulted in employees performing work tasks on their personal devices. In the age of the ever present smartphone, and for many, the accompanying compulsion to stay constantly connected, employers and employees find themselves balancing the benefits and pitfalls of employees using their […]
Melissa Boyd Moderates Panel at PBA Family Law Section Winter Meeting
CLE program discussed ‘Secret of Support Remedies’ at meeting of leading family law attorneys in Philadelphia area NORRISTOWN, Pa. (January 24, 2017) – Melissa Boyd, a family law attorney at High Swartz LLP, recently moderated a panel discussion at the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Family Law Section Winter Meeting in Philadelphia. Boyd led a discussion on […]
Eminent Domain and Real Estate Valuation Basics in Pennsylvania
May 20, 2016 Most people have a general understanding of the concept of Eminent Domain. However, the knowledge that the government can take your land isn’t all that helpful when you are faced with an imminent taking of your property. Knowing the requirements for a government entity to follow in order to legally condemn property […]
Is Your Real Estate Transaction Subject to Philadelphia Real Estate Transfer Tax?
May 6, 2016 Although parties to both commercial and residential real estate transactions may find themselves burdened with yet another expense associated with the purchasing or selling of real estate in Pennsylvania, there may be relief for some.
Ashley Madison: A Family Lawyer’s View of the Cheating Site’s Hack
July 23, 2015 Ashley Madison is an online “dating” service for those who are married or in a committed relationship. Yes, you heard that right; it is a dating service which functions just like any other, except it helps people cheat. Founded in 2001, the website’s slogan is “Life is short. Have an affair.” Lately, […]