Millions of seniors have never discussed estate planning, end-of-life decisions or long-term care with their loved ones. However, as seniors age, their families often have to make difficult decisions about their care, finances and healthcare. In most cases, these...
Year: 2022
Is a collaborative divorce a good option for you and your spouse?
Perhaps you dread facing a traditional divorce in court and your spouse agrees that the process could take months. Instead of litigation, you might consider a collaborative divorce outside of court, an option that allows you to control the outcome. About collaborative...
Do your kids need therapy during your divorce?
While some divorces come as a surprise to one spouse, many other couples see the ends of their marriages as inevitable long before filing. That is, there are often warning signs that allow couples to plan for their divorces. Just like you, your children probably can...
3 signs that your spouse may be having an emotional affair
Infidelity is a major source of tension between married spouses. The damage to the relationship may be so serious that the spouse who feels betrayed may seek a divorce. Infidelity is not always sexual in nature. Emotional infidelity occurs when someone forms an...
What should you know about signs of undue influence?
Undue influence is a term most people will likely not come across in their lives until they have to deal with estate planning, especially with elderly relatives. Unfortunately, undue influence cases happen more often than one would want to think. It is important to...
How often should you update your estate plan?
Most of the documents in your estate plan are revocable, meaning that you can make changes to them whenever you want to. This may include scrapping an old, outdated document altogether and replacing it with a new one that is more accurate. According to CNN Money, you...
Setting up a college payment plan during divorce
Going through a divorce with children is challenging. You need to ensure that your children will receive the support they need in the present and the future. Part of your considerations should include your child’s education. Unfortunately, your spouse is not obligated...
What should you put into your nesting agreement?
If you have children, you probably also have some concerns about how they will react to the news of your divorce. After all, according to Psychology Today, divorce can cause kids to develop severe abandonment issues. They may also experience anger, depression and even...
How do you tell your children about divorce?
As parents, the last thing you want is for your child to feel distressed. Unfortunately, you cannot avoid the negative emotions that will accompany them finding out about your intention to divorce. But there are things you can do that can help smooth this period of...
Is your co-parent in the military?
These days, as more people go through divorce and decide on co-parenting, it becomes increasingly important to allow for options that support co-parents in unique situations. This includes co-parents who may serve in the military. In such situations, it is important...
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