If you are going through a divorce, don’t assume your spouse will be forthcoming about their finances. Many divorces involve some level of asset concealment, and it can seriously affect the outcome of the settlement. Hidden assets in a divorce can include anything...
Probate is the legal process for settling a person’s estate after they pass away. In South Carolina, this process is overseen by the probate court in the county where the deceased lived. While many estates move through probate smoothly, disputes can and do arise. Here...
Going through a divorce is a major event in a person’s life because most of the things they’ve taken for granted during their marriage will change. One thing that has to be handled during this process is determining what happens to the assets they amassed during the...
You can always find examples of young marriages that do last. Maybe you know someone who tells you that their grandparents got married at 18 and stayed married for the next 70 years. However, from a statistical point of view, these marriages have the highest divorce...
Parents who share custody usually have a set schedule. Frequently, parents arrange to work and handle personal matters while their children are with their other parent. The children may look forward to spending time with both of their parents, especially when one...
Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience for most people, even if the death was expected. One way that some people try to make their death easier on their loved ones is by getting their estate plans together. When they do this, they’ll name an executor to handle...
If you have decided you want a divorce, then you are going to have to tell your spouse. It’s unlikely to be an easy conversation to have, but it is one you need to get out of the way. Considering the following things first can help: 1. Are you sure? Do you think you...
Marrying someone who already has children is a recipe for an instant family. Individuals who have not had children of their own may relish the opportunity to step into a parental role. They may grow very close with their stepchildren over time. Sometimes, stepparents...
In many cases, people inherit assets individually. For example, an elderly person may have two adult children as their primary beneficiaries. They could split financial accounts evenly between them. For tangible assets, such as family heirlooms, they might decide...
Child custody is split into physical and legal custody. Parents can share or split physical and legal custody depending on what works best for each parent and their child. Physical custody determines how much time a child spends with each parent. Parents can have a...