After someone passes away, there are many steps involved in settling their estate. One of the main goals is to distribute the person’s assets to their beneficiaries. If they died intestate—meaning they didn’t have a will—this is done in accordance with state law. If...
No-fault divorce has grown in popularity across the U.S. over more than a half-century since then-Gov. Ronald Reagan signed it into law in California back in 1969. Reagan, who had been through his own public divorce, said he believed no-fault divorce “is a step...
You might wonder if your spouse is disengaging from your marriage without explicitly saying so. Quiet-quitting refers to a gradual emotional and physical withdrawal from the partnership without overtly ending it. In marriage, this could mean a spouse doing the bare...
You may not feel great about getting a divorce. You might even wish you could keep it a secret from the whole world right now. If you have children they may be feeling the same. They might prefer that no one ever finds out that their parents are splitting up. However,...
Generally, the most significant property division decision a divorcing couple makes is what to do with their home. Whether it’s the first home they bought or a large home where they’ve raised their family (or both), that decision can be a highly emotional one. The...
Spouses tend to have a lot in common. This is usually one of the main reasons for getting married in the first place. However, that doesn’t mean they are identical in every area. Broadly speaking, there are five money personality types. Spouses may fit into one of...
For co-parents who live thousands or even hundreds of miles apart, the holidays often involve sending their child off to spend all or part of their winter break with the parent they don’t live with most of the time. If this upcoming holiday season is your first since...
As married parents, you and your spouse had to make joint decisions on your child’s behalf. Where would they go to school? What medical treatments would they receive? Where would they open a bank account? Children can’t make many of these decisions on their own, so...
While many disputes related to commercial lease agreements can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, there are instances where litigation may become necessary to protect the interests of a party to a particular contract. For example, litigation may be...
Construction projects typically require the efforts of multiple professionals. There may be suppliers who provide tile, lumber and other necessary equipment. Then, there are the skilled professionals who assist with drywall finishing, foundation repairs and a host of...