Personal circumstances largely influence the nuances of custody arrangements. Frequently, parents see each other regularly, possibly even multiple times a week, to exchange custody after they divorce or separate. Parents establishing a schedule for custody exchanges...
As environmental awareness grows, more individuals are seeking ways to align their legacy with their values. One emerging approach is green estate planning—an estate planning strategy that incorporates environmentally conscious choices into the disposition of assets,...
People contemplating divorce usually have a lot of questions about the process. One of the most common concerns that people express is the likelihood of losing valuable property during the divorce. People don't understand how judges divide property and what to expect...
Becoming a parent means taking on an immense amount of responsibility. Parents have to protect children from danger and teach them how to navigate the world. They have an obligation to provide for child's basic needs. Unfortunately, parents may not be able to see that...
Children are bound to have bad moods, that’s just a reality of parenting. Those bad moods can be especially likely in times of dramatic change, like divorce. Hearing that their parents will be getting divorced can be life-altering news, even if the children in...
The best estate plans protect people from a variety of different challenging circumstances. For example, their estate planning documents may include instructions for distributing their property and supporting their family members after their passing. An estate plan...
During divorce and child custody proceedings, effective communication is critical. It's essential to manage interactions to minimize conflict and support clear understanding. Remember these tips to guide communication during this challenging period and into your...
The average testator putting together an estate plan wants to finish the process as quickly as possible. People typically find the contemplation of their own deaths to be quite unpleasant, and they may, therefore, only do the bare minimum to ensure the protection and...
When you announce to your friends, family and social media that you are getting divorced, you will get a wide range of responses. Some people, particularly those who know you best and others who have been through divorce themselves, are likely to be understanding and...
When someone dies, the property that they own doesn't automatically transfer to other people, in most cases. Ownership instead transfers after the instructions detailed in estate planning documents have been fully realized. Unless assets have been placed in a trust,...