When you remarry, your estate plans have to change. While no one likes to acknowledge their estate plan often, you do need to consider it. Otherwise, you could unintentionally disinherit your children. According to CNBC, when you remarry, you need to talk to your...
Year: 2021
Where should you transfer custody of your kids?
If you have a shared custody arrangement, you and your ex-spouse must transfer custody of the kids when scheduled parenting time begins and ends. While it may be tempting to swap the children at your home or your ex-spouse's, doing so may cause conflict. This may be...
How is property divided in Pennsylvania?
Divorce often involves a myriad of topics that must be negotiated and settled in the final settlement. One of the most complicated issues is often that of property division. Whether you choose to divide marital property amicably during a mediation appointment or you...
What is the difference between marital and separate property?
Whether you have recently filed for divorce or are considering dissolving your marriage, you may feel overwhelmed with all of the matters to settle. One of the most difficult topics during the negotiations process is that of property division, according to the...
How does cooperating during divorce help your child?
When going through a divorce, it is sometimes hard to keep your eyes on the bigger picture. It is easy to sink into arguments and pettiness. Unfortunately, this does not benefit your child in the least. Instead, you should focus your energy on cooperating with your...
Getting up to speed on retirement plan contributions and taxes
In terms of retirement plans, you may have a 401(k), a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA and you make continuing contributions to save for the time your working career ends. However, those contributions and the associated tax consequences change annually. Do you know how...
What should you focus on during your estate plan review?
The idea of reviewing your estate plan may seem daunting at first. After all, it likely took you a lot of time and effort to create it in the first place. Estate plans are often complex and involve a lot of moving pieces, making review difficult. But fortunately,...
How can a collaborative divorce help reduce stress?
While many traditional divorces can bring up thoughts of conflict and disagreements, collaborative divorces tend to focus on the opposite. This kind of divorce relies on communication and cooperation, which can help you from feeling stressed during this tough time....
Why choose a collaborative divorce?
When you decide that your marriage must end, the next steps may set the tone for the process. If you are not familiar with divorce in Pennsylvania, you may not know you have options. A collaborative divorce is one such path couples may take to undo their marital bond....
Preventing discord when disciplining employees
Discipline in the workplace can feel uncomfortable for both employer and employee. If not carefully dealt with, disciplinary measures can create ongoing tension and ultimately jeopardize an employee's job and an employer's reputation. When organizational leaders...