Any time you invest in estate planning, it is important to remember why. You plan your estate to reduce the burden on your future and the future of your loved ones. This happens by detailing your will or establishing trusts for the assets you want to protect. Another...
If you have to pay child support, or you are getting a divorce and expect to pay support in the near future, you need to go over different issues related to these obligations. Aside from understanding how courts calculate child support and preparing for monthly...
For a multitude of reasons, managing joint custody is a challenge. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse are not on the best of terms, you might be struggling with the best way to communicate effectively with him or her. Like with many things involving communication,...
You may have never pictured yourself getting divorced and sharing custody of your children with your former spouse. But this is a reality for many couples attempting to coparent their children. According to the American Psychological Association, between 40 and 50% of...
In addition to creating advance care directives, such as a living will, people may consider naming a health care agent. Should an injury or illness incapacitate them, so they cannot make decisions or communicate their preferences, a health care agent may make medical...
For a while, the child support order you worked out with your former spouse worked well. Recent changes in your life or finances now make you wonder whether to change your child support order. Money Crashers discusses how and when to alter child support. You do not...
As an older couple in your 50s or higher, any divorce you go through falls under the category of grey divorce. As a grey divorcee, your title is not the only thing that differs from younger couples. You will also likely deal with differences in finances. On top of...
Having a will is beneficial for many reasons. It gives clear instructions as to where your property, cash and other assets will go when you die; it outlines a plan for other personal matters and it is inexpensive to do. When writing a will, include all important...
Even families who have been sharing child custody for some time may experience challenges during summer vacation. The change in routine can be difficult for kids of all ages, even if they are also looking forward to fun activities during their time off. Parents can...
After deciding to divorce, you may worry about how to talk about the subject to your children. This topic is a delicate one, but by discussing it calmly and respectfully, you can help your children work through any anxiety they may feel. Anticipate big emotions...
Representing Clients In Woodbury and the St. Paul area.
