As traditional family dynamics change across the United States, estate planning will look different as well. In the last 10 years, the law has learned to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ families and partners. With that being said, many estate planning laws are still...
After a marriage ends, parents may face some difficulty settling into a new dynamic with childcare. Negative feelings from a divorce can impact their ability to work as a parental team. Although the marriage is over, they have not stopped being a family. It is...
Going through divorce, the last thing you want to deal with is a spouse making things harder for you than necessary. Unfortunately, this is an issue many divorcees will face during the process of the split. One of the less direct ways in which you could face this...
You probably know the importance of having a proper estate plan in place. Wills, trusts, and other estate planning methods protect your assets, but also provide your family peace of mind after you are gone. According to Kiplinger, it is equally important for estate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
