The phrase “ancient mortgages” evokes images of old record books with hidden secrets stored in a forgotten sub-basement of a bank or government building. In actuality, ancient mortgages most often lurk in digital databases and only rarely surface, most...
Does unpaid child support interfere with travel?
For non-custodial parents who have fallen behind on child support payments, a number of questions may be on their mind. For example, people going through this may worry about being taken into custody or wonder how their inability to pay child support will affect their...
Tips for avoiding legal conflicts with contractors
The world of real estate can be lucrative, but is also fraught with legal complications that can drain your wallet. Even a minor dispute can be long, tedious and expensive. Sometimes, these disputes arise from issues with a project’s contractor.When most people...
What is a latent defect, and how can it hurt home buyers?
You are frequently warned to be wary of deceptive practices and dishonest sellers when buying a home. Yet it seems as though Pennsylvania real estate law regarding disclosure would provide adequate protections from sellers trying to sell you a home riddled with...
