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,...
Certain assets have more financial value than others, while some personal property may have significant emotional value. Your retirement savings may represent both substantial financial value and emotional value to you, which can make them hard to address objectively...
There are many different things that influence your divorce odds. Divorce can be caused by so many different factors and everybody brings their own unique experience to a marriage. Common factors that are cited include things like economic status, whether or not their...
When you get married or start a family, you have to think about your responsibilities to the other people in your household. As a caregiver or wage-earner, you likely contribute a lot to the family, which means that your death or medical incapacitation would lead to...