By Lisa A. Dougherty, Esquire For most people, divorce is an unpleasant concept, particularly when children are involved. But custody disputes arise in homes across the Lehigh Valley every day, leading to litigation that affects thousands of families. According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, in 2009, nearly 47,000 new custody cases were filed statewi... »
By Rick Koze Green building has come a long way in the last five years. Builders have gone from offering a few energy efficient features and options to examining every part of the house and tweaking it to maximize energy efficiency. Why? Because, the bottom line is a “green” house saves you green. Creating a new home is the greenest option because the most efficient new pr... »
By James P. Hummel, MD and Darren Traub, DO In normal sinus rhythm (NSR), the heart beats regularly at 60 to 100 times per minute with organized atrial and ventricular contraction. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormally rapid heart rhythm characterized by uncoordinated and chaotic atrial electrical activation. This disorganized electrical activity leads to deterioration... »
By Albertina D. Lombardi, Esquire & Marie K. Rudzinski The end of 2010 is rapidly approaching and that means it is time for year-end tax planning. Take advantage of these simple tips now to reduce your tax liability: Capital Gains. The capital gains tax rate impacts taxpayers who sell capital assets. Capital assets are certain assets (such as stocks, bonds, real estate... »
By Lee B. Riley, MD, PhD, FACS and Carol Kachmarsky, RN, OCN, BN “Call the doctor. You need a biopsy.” Returning home after a long day, a woman checks the mail and reads these mammogram results. Understandably anxious, she needs to make vital health decisions, and she already feels two weeks behind. Today, more than ever, choosing a highly experienced breast care team is c... »
By Rick Koze Building a new home has many facets that require coordination with the customer. The home-building process is not an easy one, but using an experienced builder will help allay your fears, especially when it comes to applying for a mortgage. I’ve worked with thousands of customers during the home-buying process since taking over the helm at Kay Builders, and on... »
By Eleanor C. Jacobs Six Easy Steps Whether children are working summer jobs, earning money cutting lawns, or receiving an allowance, now is the time to teach them how to budget and save money. Without any guidance, impulsive buying trends occur with little to show for the hard work that’s been accomplished. You know the expression: “Easy come, easy go.” When bad spending ... »
By Anthony S. Rachuba IV, Esq., Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Estate planning is necessary for all persons regardless of age or the size of the estate. In too many cases, persons procrastinate and death occurs before proper planning is done. In addition to not knowing exactly how your estate will be handled, this can put stress on your family and friends and can caus... »
By Rick Koze Preserving The Picturesque Today’s homebuyers are a knowledgeable group who come to their builders with a specific list of wants and needs. One desire that is growing quickly in popularity is the building of “green,” or environmentally-friendly homes. While some may have considered “going green” a fad, this movement has become a priority for homebuyers, especi... »
There are few things certain in life. One certainty is that every day we each get a little bit older. Somewhere in our thirties we begin to see the tell-tale signs of aging and how it is making us look–and feel–older. In our society, image is important; a more youthful image has always been shown to be preferred to an image where we look our age or older. After... »
