The end of a marriage doesn't have to mean the end of a business partnership. Some divorced spouses who can still get along have continued to have thriving business relationships after they've decided to go their separate ways personally. However, if one of you still...
If you're a divorced dad -- particularly one who doesn't have primary custody of your kids -- Father's Day may come with all sorts of mixed feelings and perhaps pressure.If you're not able to see your kids that weekend, either because of distance or because the...
If you're ready to put an estate plan in place, you're likely doing a little online research. You're probably encountering all sorts of terms with which you're only vaguely familiar or may have never heard before.One term you may never have heard is "trust protector."...
Many engaged Arizonans dread broaching the subject of a prenuptial agreement with their partner. They fear it will introduce distrust into the relationship, destroy the romance and force them to discuss the possibility that their marriage could one day end.However,...
Planning ahead can have many benefits. Even if you just make a quick checklist for your next morning, you could easily save time and effort in the future. Planning for more significant aspects of your life can also have its benefits. In particular, you may want to...
If you've been divorced for awhile and are beginning to think that splitting up with your spouse was a mistake, you're not alone. It's not as uncommon as you might assume for one or both spouses to have second thoughts and regrets about ending their marriage.Did you...
Your younger child is graduating from high school this month, and he will be off to college in the fall. Your older one is graduating from college, and you're preparing to help her move into her new apartment in Tucson where she'll be starting a job soon. However,...
Many people never consider including their pets in their estate plan. They assume that a family member or friend will take their animals when they die. Perhaps someone has even promised to do so. However, things change. Animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats...
When divorced people who have primary or shared custody of their kids remarry, their new spouses often assume an important role in these kids' lives. They may take them to or from school, cheer them on at games or concerts, help them with homework and generally be an...
If you've stayed in a bad marriage for too long out of fear, you're not alone. There are myriad fears that keep people from ending an unhappy or even toxic marriage and moving on. Many of them are based on fear of the future. Others are based on what other people will...