On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 23, 2019 | Wills, Trusts, And Estate Planning
The birth of a child is what prompts many people to begin to think about estate planning — at least to choose a guardian to care for that child if both parents were to die. Parents are typically most concerned with finding a person (or perhaps another couple) to...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 23, 2019 | Child Custody
Many families have a least one pet. Often, pets are beloved family members. It’s no wonder that when couples divorce, determining where these pets will live or how they’ll divide their time can be a decision fraught with conflict.Laws are evolving in some...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 21, 2019 | Family Law
If you’re a divorcing parent, one of the items you and your spouse need to address in your child custody and support agreements is your children’s health care. Insurance coverage is key. You need to determine which of you will be responsible for it.If you...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 17, 2019 | Divorce
Infidelity in a marriage is a deal-breaker for many spouses. They can forgive most anything except their spouse cheating on them. Part of what hurts the most about infidelity is the lies that usually accompany it.However, what if your spouse is lying to you or keeping...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 13, 2019 | Wills, Trusts, And Estate Planning
Too many people put off developing their estate plan until they’re in their senior years. However, many of the people who put some type of estate plan in place in their younger years — even a simple will — do so because of an impending life...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are putting off making your estate plan, you may be looking for just the right motivation. For many, avoiding the substantial federal estate taxes is a good reason to carefully plan their estate. Others have special circumstances, such as a loved one with...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 10, 2019 | Child Custody
No matter how carefully considered and detailed your custody and visitation agreement is, there may be times when you or your co-parent need to deviate from it. Usually, when co-parents can’t take the kids for their scheduled parenting time, they negotiate a...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 7, 2019 | Divorce
If you’ve made the decision to divorce (or your spouse has), it’s essential to have a strong team of professionals supporting you. This starts with finding the right attorney. Don’t just Google family law attorneys in your area. Talk to people you...
On behalf of Lincoln & Wenk, PLLC | Feb 6, 2019 | Child Custody
As you and your spouse are working out your custody agreement, you might want to include something called the “right of first refusal.” This means that if you or your spouse is not going to be able to care for your children during a time when you have...
