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.
Living Trusts in West Virginia: Protect Your Family, Avoid Probate, and Plan with Confidence
A living trust can help West Virginia families plan for incapacity, protect loved ones, preserve privacy, and reduce the property passing through probate. Learn how living trusts work, when they make sense, which assets may belong in one, and why proper trust funding is essential.
It’s Time to Stop Treating Business Litigation Like a Surprise
Most business lawsuits do not begin with one catastrophic event. They develop through unclear contracts, undocumented decisions, recurring complaints, and problems that leadership agrees to address later. Learn how stronger systems, clearer communication, and earlier action can help businesses reduce legal risk before a dispute becomes a lawsuit.
Family Law Should Help You Move Forward—Not Keep You Stuck
Family law is about more than winning in court. Learn how a forward-focused approach to divorce, custody, support, and family law can help families throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio move confidently into the next chapter.
How to Prevent Litigation After Buying a Small Business: 15 Steps Every Buyer Should Take
Many business acquisition disputes are preventable. This guide outlines 15 practical steps buyers can take before and after closing to reduce litigation risk, protect their investment, and avoid costly legal disputes. Whether you're buying a business in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio, proactive planning can make all the difference.
New Resource: The West Virginia Probate Guide for Executors, Heirs, and Families
The Skeen Firm has launched the West Virginia Probate Guide, a free educational resource for executors, heirs, and families. Explore probate timelines, executor responsibilities, estate administration guidance, common FAQs, and download a free Probate Checklist to help navigate the probate process with confidence.
Bought a Business? The 10 Most Common Post-Acquisition Litigation Issues
Buying a small business should create opportunity, not unexpected legal disputes. Learn the ten most common litigation issues buyers face after closing, including seller fraud, contract disputes, earn-out litigation, non-compete violations, and hidden liabilities. Discover practical strategies to protect your investment before and after an acquisition.
When Business Fraud Becomes a Civil RICO Claim
Not every business fraud case qualifies as civil RICO. This article explains when repeated misconduct, coordinated schemes, and direct financial harm may turn a commercial dispute into a federal racketeering claim.
5 Important Things to Do After Divorce in West Virginia
After a divorce in West Virginia, it is important to protect your future. Review these five key post-divorce steps involving legal documents, finances, insurance, and court orders.
Your Fourth of July Legal Checklist: 7 Ways to Protect Your Family, Friends, and Finances This Independence Day
The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks, family gatherings, cookouts, and summer fun. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest holiday weekends for accidents and injuries. Before celebrating Independence Day, review these seven practical legal and safety tips covering alcohol-related risks, dog bites, vacation rentals, recreational vehicles, social media, and more. A little preparation today can help protect your family, friends, and finances tomorrow.