The more marital assets you have, the more overwhelming the prospect of property division will seem as you approach divorce. However, with sufficient preparation, you can face property division with greater confidence. To that end, here are five tips to help you...
Consider the costs of your funeral and how to pay them in advance
While death is an inevitability we must all plan for, the costs of the funeral industry shift with every passing year. Handling those costs ahead of time helps to save your loved ones a lot of hardship when dealing with the heartache of their grieving. When you sit...
Should your estate plan include a living will?
Should you suffer an incapacitating injury or illness, you may not have the ability to make medical decisions for yourself. Therefore, these potentially life-and-death choices will typically fall to your family members. You likely trust your loved ones to make health...
3 ways collaborative divorce may lead to better outcomes
If your divorce goes to court, you may be facing a long, expensive and emotionally draining legal process. Worse, the ultimate outcome of a trial may not be what either you or your ex-spouse would have chosen for yourselves or your children. Collaborative divorce...
Do you need to tell your family about your estate plan?
When family members ask about your estate plan, you might wonder what to tell them. Some may inquire because they care. Others might only want to press you to know what their inheritance will be like. Monitoring the information you share can protect you and alleviate...
Tips for simplifying the custody swap
One of the most difficult aspects of sharing custody is making the custody swap. This can be a stressful time for families. However, there are some things you can do to make the transition a bit easier. One thing that can be helpful is to keep a calendar at both...
Do child support payments end when a child turns 18?
If you are the parent of a teen and you owe child support or receive support from the other party, you might have a number of questions. For example, you could have questions about when child support obligations end. Many people believe that child support...
Protect your financial future with a budget during divorce
Budgeting is an excellent method to strategize ways to reach your financial goals. Its implementation becomes even more critical during a divorce. Considering your finances will feel the impact of your split, proactive planning can help you stay in control. With a...
How health issues may affect the adoption process
An international adoption agency may require United States citizens to pass a medical exam before becoming adoptive parents. The agency may need to determine hopeful parents’ suitability for adoption based on the standards of the country the child currently lives in....
How quickly should you tell your child about the divorce?
Many parents ask the same sort of questions when going through the divorce process. This includes a classic question: when should you tell your child about the divorce? After all, you cannot keep it a secret forever. While experts do not see eye to eye on everything,...
