Ending a Marriage That Is Already Over: What to Do Next in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
When you already know the marriage is over, the question becomes what to do next. Learn the first steps to protect your finances, children, home, and future before making major divorce decisions, and get our free First Five Steps guide.
How Much Does Probate or Estate Planning Cost? A Clearer Way to Plan Ahead
Wondering how much probate or estate planning costs? The Skeen Firm now offers clearer pricing for probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advanced estate planning in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
How Much Does Outside General Counsel Cost for a Small Business in 2026?
How much should a small business pay for outside general counsel? This 2026 pricing guide explains hourly, project-based, monthly and annual counsel models, what drives cost, and how to decide which level of ongoing legal support makes sense for a growing company.
Pennsylvania Pre-Archery Season Hunting Safety Checklist: Protect Yourself Before Opening Day
Pennsylvania archery season means checking more than your bow and broadheads. Before opening day, hunters should inspect tree stands, climbing sticks, harnesses, bows, crossbows, and other equipment that could cause a serious injury if it fails. This pre-season checklist covers practical steps Pennsylvania hunters can take to reduce risk, identify dangerous equipment, and understand when a hunting injury may involve a defective product or another preventable cause.
When Does a Small Business Need Outside General Counsel?
Growing businesses eventually reach an awkward stage: too many contracts, ownership questions, transactions, and legal risks for a purely reactive approach, but not enough to justify a full-time general counsel. Here is how to tell when your business may be ready for outside general counsel.
50/50 Custody in West Virginia: What Shared Parenting Really Means in 2026
West Virginia law starts with a rebuttable presumption favoring equal 50/50 custodial allocation, but that does not mean every case ends the same way. Learn how shared parenting really works, when the presumption can be rebutted, and what parents should consider before building a custody plan.
Your Business Dispute Is a Business Problem First and a Lawsuit Second
A business dispute is more than a legal problem. It can affect cash flow, customers, employees, management time, and future opportunities. Learn why effective business litigation starts with the company's objectives and how a practical litigation strategy can help small and middle-market businesses protect what they have built.
How to Dissolve an LLC in West Virginia: Voluntary Dissolution, Member Disputes, and Judicial Dissolution
When West Virginia LLC owners agree to close a business, dissolution may be straightforward. When members are deadlocked or one owner alleges oppressive or unfair conduct, West Virginia law provides additional remedies, including judicial dissolution under W. Va. Code § 31B-8-801.
Winning a Lawsuit Can Still Be a Bad Business Decision
Winning a lawsuit does not always mean winning for the business. Legal fees, management time, collectability, lost opportunities, and long-term business objectives can matter just as much as the verdict. Learn why smart business litigation strategy starts by defining what winning actually means.
Pennsylvania Child Custody After Kayden’s Law: What Parents Need to Know in 2026
Pennsylvania custody law has changed significantly since Kayden’s Law took effect. Here’s what parents should know in 2026 about child safety, custody factors, supervised visits, 50/50 custody, evidence, and emerging appellate decisions.
Too Much Income for Legal Aid, But Can’t Afford a Lawyer? West Virginia’s Hidden Justice Gap
Many West Virginians earn too much to qualify for free legal help but still hesitate to hire a lawyer because of cost uncertainty. Here’s how early legal advice, predictable pricing, and different levels of representation may help close that gap.
46 of West Virginia’s 55 Counties Are Legal Deserts: What the Lawyer Shortage Means for Families and Businesses
46 of West Virginia’s 55 counties are legal deserts. Learn what the state’s lawyer shortage means for families, businesses, and access to legal help.
The State of Child Custody in 2026: Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia vs. Ohio
Compare child custody laws in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including 50/50 custody, shared parenting, Kayden's Law, and proposed Ohio reforms.
A Business Dispute Is Getting Serious. What Should You Do Next?
A business dispute can become serious long before anyone files a lawsuit. Learn the practical steps business owners should take first, including reviewing the governing contract, building a timeline, preserving evidence, controlling communications, checking insurance, and defining what a successful outcome actually looks like.
2026 Mid-Year Family Law Check-In: What Families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio Should Be Watching
What is changing in family law in 2026? The Skeen Firm examines custody developments, parenting legislation, housing costs, support pressures and other trends affecting families across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
The Warning Signs Most Businesses Ignore Before a Lawsuit
Most business lawsuits don't appear overnight. They usually begin with recurring operational problems, poor documentation, communication breakdowns, and issues leadership hopes will resolve themselves. Learn the warning signs that every business owner should recognize before a disagreement becomes expensive litigation.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in West Virginia in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in West Virginia? Learn how custody, assets, debt, financial disclosure, business ownership, and conflict affect the expense.
Estate Planning in West Virginia: Protect Your Family Without Leaving Home
The Skeen Firm offers convenient virtual estate planning for West Virginia clients. Meet with an attorney from home, receive customized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare documents, and follow clear instructions for properly executing your plan.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Pennsylvania in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in Pennsylvania? Learn how custody, support, assets, debt, business ownership, and the level of conflict affect the total expense.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in 2026? A Guide for PA, WV & Ohio
Learn what divorce may cost in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including attorney fees, court costs, custody, assets, and business interests.