The reality of life is that marriages do not always work out. Some unions fail, even when they initially seemed so promising. It is why you should stay ahead of the situation and avoid being caught flat-footed. A prenuptial agreement can help you plan for such...
If you’re preparing to divorce, it may seem like you’ve got a to-do list a mile long. Don’t forget to include updating your estate plan on that list. While the thought of dealing with any more documents and legal matters may be understandably unpleasant, you don’t...
There are many people who feel uncomfortable with the very concept of powers of attorney. These estate planning documents allow testators to name another party to manage their affairs while they are still alive. Powers of attorney take effect in the event of someone's...
Going through a divorce is a stressful and frustrating process for many people. Due to the impact of this life change, some people turn to social media to seek support from friends and family. Unfortunately, posting on social media during a divorce may cause more...
Over the course of a year, you can identify certain times when divorce cases spike. For example, one of these times is at the beginning of every year, in January. This is largely due to the fact that couples don't like to get divorced in December or November because...
An estate plan is essential for ensuring that your property and assets are distributed according to your wishes in the event of your death. However, it's not something you can do once and forget about it. There are multiple reasons why you might need to update your...
Negotiating a parenting plan is usually one of the most difficult aspects of divorce. There is plenty to cover, and both parties are bound to claim a plan that suits their best interest. While the issues are equally important, the manner in which divorcing parents...
Getting a divorce is difficult enough with a reasonable spouse, but when you have to divorce a narcissist, your divorce can become a challenge. Narcissists love to be in control and think everything is about them, so when you try to walk away, they may make it...
Disinheriting someone in your estate plan can cause disputes. The heir that got left out of the plan may claim that other siblings manipulated their parents through undue influence. Or they may claim that it must be an accident and that they were just forgotten during...
Divorcing when you have children is almost always more complicated than getting a divorce when you don't share kids. Custody arrangements create their own set of complications for divorcing parents, and child support can also lead to emotional disagreements. Many...