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Law Offices of Rodney Shepherd

Divorce
Child Support
Child support. The person that has physical custody of the children is the parent that generally brings the support action. The amount is determined by the net income of both parties. Once those figures have been determined, then there is an established amount for the number of children.
Child Custody and Visitation
Adoption
Guardianship
Spousal Support
Spousal support. Once parties have separated, then one person may want to file for spousal support. It should be pointed out that you can still live in the same household and possibly receive spousal support. This is a monthly amount and will continue until a divorce action has been filed and the division of marital property is complete.

Criminal Defense
An arrest can turn a person’s life upside down. Attorney Rodney Shepherd is committed to helping people put their lives back together again after an arrest. He will fight for your rights and work to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation—soon it will be just another bump in the road. His 26 years of experience in criminal law serves his clients well, helping him to determine the best approach to the stressful situations they are facing. Call today for a free consultation.
DUI/DWI
Wrongful Death
(This exemption applies to payments received from various types of injuries or losses. These include 1) crime-victim reparation awards, 2) wrongful death payments of an individual of whom the debtor was a dependent, to the extent reasonably necessary for the support of the debtor and any dependent of the debtor, 3) payments on a life insurance contract that insured the life of an individual of whom the debtor was a dependent, to the extent reasonably necessary for the support of the debtor and any dependent of the debtor, 4) payments on account of personal bodily injury, but not to include pain and suffering, of the debtor or an individual of whom the debtor was a dependent up to $23,675.00 and 5) payments for compensation of loss of future earnings.)
Traffic Violations
However, it should be pointed out that if other reasons exists for the government’s action, then such action may be permissible and not be a violation. An example of such a situation would be where a license has been suspended or revoked due to a certain number of points being assessed after various traffic violations. If the law that is being applied to you is not designed to coerce the payment of a debt that would be dischargeable in bankruptcy and requires the same actions from debtors and non-debtors alike, then there is no violation.
Misdemeanors
Felony and Misdemeanors. These are the types of charges that often times are sent downtown unless you are able to get them disposed of at the magistrate. If your case is sent downtown to the higher court, then Attorney Shepherd will fight for you by negotiating an acceptable plea agreement or proceeding to trial.
Drug Crimes
Twenty-four years ago a young man came to my office seeking legal representation. He had been arrested on several charges of intent to deliver and possession of drugs. During this time he had been in school on a government grant, but this all came to an end because of the pending charges. Previously, he had been convicted of the exact set of charges. He clearly admitted that he did, in fact, do it before. This time he simply had not done it. However, once you commit certain types of crimes you develop a certain image, so the police keep a close watch on you. I could not have met anyone more sincere about their innocence, so we prepared for trial. After a 1 1/2 day trial before a jury, the jury came back with its verdict of not guilty on all counts. The young man was now able to go back to school and today owns his own business. When faced with an arrest on various types of charges, it is often times only necessary that the situation is a temporary bump in the road.
Restraining Order
This is an action that is available in a domestic dispute situation. An individual files a restraining order against you to have no further contact with them. The person bringing the action is represented by a set of attorneys on staff, however, the other person needs an attorney to represent them at the scheduled hearing. The goal is to reach some type of resolution of the matter without going to a hearing. There are times when the allegations against you are so bogus that a hearing may be the only possible option.

Business and Corporate Law

Limited Liability Companies
Section 1304 of the Bankruptcy Code defines a debtor engaged in business as “a debtor that is self-employed and incurs trade credit in the production of income from such employment is engaged in business”. For instance, if a person owns their own business as a sole proprietor, then any business debts on which they have personal liability can be included in their Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Similarly, if a person is a partner, the partnership’s assets would not become property of the bankruptcy estate, but only the individual debtor’s interest in the partnership. Likewise, the individual’s liability for their portion of partnership debts would be considered in the bankruptcy. The debtor has to file the case in their name, not in the name of the business, as a business entity cannot file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC) and other non-individual entities are not eligible to file Chapter 13. If you want to file a bankruptcy with respect to those particular entities, then a business Chapter 11 bankruptcy is required. However, it should be noted that an individual is also eligible to file under Chapter 11. Generally, it is more preferable though to file under Chapter 13. The reason is that more extraordinary costs are often incurred under a Chapter 11, such as increased attorney fees, quarterly U.S. Trustee fees and the possible compensation of committee’s counsel. Also, the petition filing fee in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is $1,717.00, whereas the petition filing fee in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is only $310.00. A Chapter 13 is simpler and just less time-consuming that a Chapter 11.

Property Damage
(Debts that you have incurred by driving while intoxicated whereby you have killed or injured someone are not dischargeable. Note that only debts incurred from personal injuries are not dischargeable. Debts for property damage are dischargeable).

Personal Injury
C. debts for restitution or damages awarded in a civil action that were the result of the willful or malicious injury by the debtor that caused personal injury or death
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Estate Planning is an item that most people put off until the last minute. Unfortunately, we are all going to die at some point. If you are concerned about who will get your property and how it should be handled, then you should take the first step to make that happen. By taking this step it will make things easier for your family and beneficiaries. Attorney Rodney Shepherd has many years of experience helping his clients. As he is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania Courts, including the PA Supreme Court, Attorney Shepherd is able to provide guidance regarding the many things that you can do throughout your life to prepare. Call our office today for a free consultation.
Wills
Many people put off or delay taking any actions in preparing for the settlement of their estate until it is too late. If you care about who will get your property, then you should begin taking those necessary steps. Attorney Rodney Shepherd has practiced in the area of wills and estates for 26 years and will guide you in the necessary actions that are needed to be taken.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a document whereby you appoint an individual to assist you in making decisions in your day to day activities. It should be pointed out that you are also still able to make decisions on your own behalf.

Bankruptcy
The majority of bankruptcies filed in the United States take one of two forms: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Some people will be able to choose whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is right for them, while others may be forced to choose one over the other based on their income and the type of debt they have incurred.
Foreclosure
Trusting your attorney, when facing foreclosure, is essential. Attorney Rodney D. Shepherd is dedicated to giving you the personal attention and legal representation you need.Instead of waiting and wondering about what might happen to your home, take some action. As soon as you receive a notice of consulting for your home, call us. We offer FREE initial consultations and can help you today.
Tax Law

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