Couples often have a lot of questions about the asset division process during a divorce. Who gets the house? Who keeps the car? How are savings divided? While it may seem like conflicts between divorcing couples are inevitable, there are some issues that tend to...
Your savings may represent security for you and your family. A need for nursing home care can put that security under pressure. If you are preparing for future medical and living needs, you may still have time to make choices before a health crisis. Learning how...
Many family businesses are owned jointly by multiple family members, such as a married couple. They work together to run the business, and they may have different roles. At a small restaurant, for example, one spouse may do most of the cooking, while the other handles...
Social media has become such a standard part of daily life that it is often the first place that people turn when something happens. Whether they are excited or upset, they want to share something with their friends, family members and followers. Doing so provides a...
No one begins a marriage expecting it to end in separation. Life can change, and sometimes separation becomes the best path forward. Divorce is never easy, especially when you are going through a gray divorce after being together for a long time. After years of...
Dividing marital property depends on both spouses providing complete and accurate financial information. When one person attempts to conceal income or assets, it can complicate the process and affect the fairness of the final outcome. If you are going through a...
Your parenting plan may have reflected your family's needs when the court first approved it, but children grow, schedules change and unexpected events can affect how well that arrangement works. What once fit your family's routine may no longer support your child's...
Some real estate litigation stems from sellers misrepresenting a property or buyers refusing to give up their earnest money after canceling a closing without reason. Other times, real estate litigation may begin with the intent to facilitate a smooth transaction....
Going through a divorce under any circumstances can make anyone feel helpless at times. If the divorce wasn’t your idea or if the relationship with your soon-to-be ex is extremely contentious, you might feel that way more often than not. Feeling helpless can lead to...
When going through a divorce, you and your spouse may not agree on what your child custody rights should look like. Say that both of you want to have sole custody after your marriage ends, rather than sharing custody. Your spouse suggests just giving the decision to...