Estate planning can bring many legal and logistical worries. Even with a will in place, you may worry about the lengthy probate process your heirs must endure after you pass away. In some cases, it is possible to avoid probate through careful planning. If you own real...
When it comes to divorce, co-parenting is often the most challenging situation couples face. This is especially true when one parent is uncooperative and prone to narcissistic behaviors. Former spouses must form a united front to ensure their kids are well cared for....
When the court makes decisions about child custody and parenting plans, the judge will always consider what is best for the child. The bottom line in every custody matter is the best interests of the children. Essentially, this means the court only cares about what...
An estate plan is not something you like to think about, but it is critical for your family. One aspect of the process is ensuring that it remains relevant. Allowing your estate plan to fall out of date may have repercussions for your heirs. When certain life events...
Like most parents, you probably do not want to think about your child's life without you. In the best-case scenario, you can watch your children grow up to start their own families. However, if you do not plan for an outcome where something might happen to you, your...
Getting a divorce comes fraught with stress. Dividing assets presents a complex task. An even more sensitive topic is who will receive child custody. Having a judge rule on these matters can be expensive and uncomfortable. Collaborative divorce remains one alternative...
Parents often spend a big chunk of their time in negotiations trying to figure out what sort of custody option suits their family situation best. While many options offer benefits to different types of families in different situations, joint custody is one option that...
Many rumors exist surrounding the impact of assets on divorce. It is commonly believed that a couple with higher assets will likely fight even harder during the asset division process. But that is not necessarily the case. However, assets in general seem to have a...
If you are a woman who is heading toward an inevitable divorce, you may have some concerns about supporting yourself financially after your marriage ends. After all, according to Merrill, on average, divorced women over age 50 experience a 41% drop in household...
If you are inching up on retirement and also contemplating divorce, research shows you are not alone. A growing number of people living in Minnesota and other parts of the United States are now divorcing later on in life, and many are citing similar pressures placed...
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