- DivorceEspecially when there are children involved, a cool head and a warm heart help smooth the way for parents to do their best for the sake of the kids. When workable, we employ the techniques of mediation and collaborative divorce. When not, we are prepared to secure your rights for you and for your child or children.
- Child SupportMy ex is making big money and only paying the old amount of child support. Shouldn't my kids see some of that money?
- Child Custody and VisitationAsk us about paternity, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, child custody modifications, child support modification, divorce, termination of parental rights, relocation, or stepparent adoptions.
- AdoptionAdoption of a stepchild by the stepparent where the natural parent has either voluntarily or involuntarily given up their parental rights.
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementA prenuptial agreement is a contract between you and your fiancé(e) that is meant to provide financial protection to your assets in case the marriage does not work out. In other words, it prevents either one of you from unfairly profiting from a bad marriage.
- Spousal SupportOur divorce lawyers capably guide clients through property division, child support calculations and modifications, alimony (spousal support) agreements, joint custody agreements, and other matters related to divorce.
- Legal SeparationAn agreement to separate by a married couple that sets out the terms of their separation. A temporary breather in a marriage, agreed upon by both parties.
- AnnulmentFamily Law is an umbrella term that covers all legal matters that pertain to marriages and families, including prenuptial agreements, adoption, legal separation, annulment, divorce, division of marital property through equitable distribution, spousal support, child custody, and child support. The lawyers at Semisch Law have decades of experience helping families weather the storm.
- Traffic Violations1971-1977. Reginald develops a lead foot and receives a number of traffic tickets for speeding. Semisch Law represents him in court, helping him to minimize the damage.
- Sex CrimesHe volunteers his time in the community playing in the first violin section of the Bucks County Symphony, and was previously a member of the boards of the Musical Arts Academy of Bucks County, Bucks County Symphony Society, and the Bucks County Symphony Foundation. He currently serves as a member of the public affairs committeefor the Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), an organization dedicated tosupporting,counseling and empowering victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County, Pa. He is an intrepid traveler, an enthusiastic tennis player, a devotee of all kinds of music, and never met a bottle of dry French wine he didn't love.
- Corporate LawTo schedule a consultation to your business legal needs including franchise agreement review, drafting of shareholder agreements, operating agreements, or business succession plans, contact Semisch Law through this Web site.
- Business DisputesWe are well aware of the challenges that our business clients face in today's economic and legal climate.
- Construction Contracts
- Construction LitigationWe advise our clients to have real estate contracts reviewed prior to their signing the contracts. The review is to ensure that their rights are protected and that they fully understand all provisions of the contracts. We help investors, sellers, and purchasers negotiate more favorable terms regarding new construction contracts. Builders' contracts tend to lead to one-sided deals if purchasers and investors do not bring the advantage of their own legal counsel to the table.
- Real Estate Transactions1962. Reginald and Jane Smith seek the help of Semisch Law with a real estate transaction: they buy a local tavern.
- Land Use and ZoningWe have extensive experience assisting property owners, landlords and tenants in a range of real estate and zoning matters, including the following...
- Medicaid PlanningAll our clients are looking for ways to preserve their families' hard-earned assets and we help them. We can advise you on ways to save assets from taxes and nursing home expenses for the sake of your heirs and charitable interests.
- Estate PlanningThe smooth transition of one's estate to the next generation begins with good planning. We can offer the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have provided for your heirs according to your wishes and values, always seeking to minimize the impact of inheritance and estate taxes. We manage all aspects of estate planning, including the following...
- WillsYour last will and testament needs your full attention. If your circumstances change and you want to alter your will, get right on it and think it through. You can spare everyone you love untold heartache.
- TrustsWe handle trusts: revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, living trusts, special needs trusts, living wills, family trusts, family limited partnership trusts, and minor trusts. We have customized more than 8,000 wills for Pennsylvanians.
- Power of AttorneyIn addition to providing for your assets, we strongly encourage you to draw up a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney with a Living Will. With these documents you designate an agent who can act for you in the event you are unable to act for yourself. With the Living Will you specify what medical treatments you would want should you ever be unable to make those decisions as they arise.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy