An executor plays a crucial role in managing your estate after your passing. This person is responsible for carrying out your wishes, settling debts, and distributing assets to your beneficiaries. Choosing the right executor can be a challenging decision, but it is...
Year: 2023
Co-parenting with a service member
Co-parenting has become an increasingly popular option for divorcing parents. Of course, this means more instances will pop up where an ex-couple still want to co-parent even with one in an unusual situation. This includes situations where one parent serves in the...
When might the courts modify child support arrangements?
Child support is a significant part of a parent's budget, whether paying or receiving. Courts base child support decisions on the circumstances at the time of the split. However, most people experience changes in income level over the years. When a person's personal...
What happens to retirement assets in a divorce?
Regardless of whether you are undergoing an amicable or contentious divorce, you are likely to face complications and uncertainties. One such uncertainty might be the fate of your retirement assets. It is possible that both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have...
What does a special needs trust do?
If you have a family member who has a disability, you might worry about his or her ability to work as an adult. Fortunately, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there is a social safety net that provides benefits to many individuals who cannot support themselves...
Protect your children with a detailed estate plan
The thought that you might not see your children reach adulthood is one you may not enjoy contemplating. However, it is still important to prepare for such a possibility. Planning for minor children involves special considerations. Appointing a guardian One of the...
How should you use social media during your divorce?
If you are like most people, social media is part of your daily life. You may use these sites to entertain yourself, connect with others, stay updated with friends and family members, learn about new topics and more. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately...
How to talk to kids about divorce in an age-appropriate way
Divorce causes change in the family, but you can minimize the damage caused by that change if you come into the situation prepared to help your children. Even if the divorce is amicable and both parents plan to keep parenting the kids, they face a long list of changes...
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