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Many people decide to create a will after they have children or acquire valuable property, such as a home or an ownership interest in a business. Estate plans can also include trusts, advance directives and other documents. Testators may assume that they have adequate...
People going through a divorce often need the assistance of a variety of professionals. In addition to an attorney, many spouses facing high-asset divorces may choose to hire forensic accountants. Before they commit to a property division settlement or attend court...
A large percentage of adults procrastinate about estate planning. Many people put off creating wills for so long that they die without one. Unfortunately, that can leave their loved ones in a very difficult position after their passing. After someone dies, their...
Divorce changes your relationship with your spouse, but it does not end your role as parenting partners. You still share daily responsibilities for your child’s life. You may want to keep a respectful co-parenting relationship. That goal can help your child feel...
There’s been a movement in recent years by some conservative politicians – particularly in the South – to end “no-fault” divorce. Many of those who support ending it claim it makes getting a divorce too easy. No-fault divorce, however, is the choice of many Americans...
Many people use social media every day. They share photos and videos, or they just post updates about their lives. They even use it as a communication tool, sometimes replacing texting. But during a divorce, can those social media posts actually influence the outcome?...
There may come a day when you’re unable to make decisions on your own, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be some that have to be made. Taking the time now to determine who you want to be your medical proxy ensures that those decisions can be made for you. In...
Parenting apps have become a mainstay of shared custody arrangements, especially in high-conflict cases. Sometimes, one parent suggests the use of an app for communication due to the challenges between the parents. Other times, the courts may actually require the use...
Your spouse recently told you that they would like to get a divorce. That may not surprise you, as you have seen issues in the marriage for some time. You agree that divorce may be the right path forward. What does surprise you, though, is that your spouse also tells...
Dating before your divorce is final can feel like a natural step forward. Many people emotionally move on long before paperwork wraps up. Still, when a divorce is ongoing, dating can raise legal and practical issues one may not expect, especially when children are...