Sharing custody of your children will mean compromising with your co-parent about many things. You don't get to see your children as often, and you don't have complete control over what they do or where they go because your ex decides what happens during their...
Are you one of the many Arizona residents who live in a retirement community that is limited to residents who are seniors? Typically, the age restriction in these communities is 55 years of age and over. Your home is likely one of the largest single assets you have,...
When you are getting divorced, you will benefit greatly from legal advocacy. However, it is not enough to tell your representative that you plan to get a divorce. The person responsible for protecting your rights and assuring a fair settlement needs to know the...
If you are married to someone who you believe is a narcissist, then you may be in a position where you want to seek a divorce. It’s reasonable to want to divorce someone who you no longer love or get along with, but while you’re realistic about the situation, your...
Probate proceedings require a lot of organization. You have to track down all of the deceased person's property and notify all of their creditors and the companies that they have accounts with about their death. You will then have to settle their accounts as part of...
It is easier to plan our day than to make decisions around how the end of our lives will be spent. On one level, it is common to consider estate planning from the viewpoint of passing away. However, a living will that name a personal representative as power of...
Children are generally not mature enough to decide the main things in a divorce, such as with whom they live. However, asking them what they want and granting them some of those wishes can help make it easier for them. If you ask most small children what they want,...
There are a few times when it’s a good idea to add items to your estate plan or to update your estate plan to be sure it is as protective as it can be. One of the times when you should update your estate plan is if you’ve purchased a piece of property. As a person who...
There are a few topics in life that are generally off-limits for people to ask about. Your mental health is one of them. It's unlikely, however, that you'll be able to keep your mental health to yourself if you find yourself fighting a child custody battle. Mental...
Creating a comprehensive estate plan means that you have to ensure each asset you have is assigned to someone. Some people do this via a will, but others prefer to use trusts to accomplish this. One thing that you have to remember is that there are some assets that...