A family member has passed, and their will, or lack thereof, is now in question. Perhaps you have heard that probate is expensive and time-consuming, leading you to consider alternatives. Still, attempting to avoid probate without proper legal guidance often leads to...
Courts have options when splitting up custody between parents. They can issue joint custody, which means that both parents share custody rights. The court can also issue sole custody in some situations. This is less common, but it means that one parent is given...
The terms included in a will guide the distribution of an individual's property after they die. Certain people have a right of inheritance unless a testator has a will or other estate planning documents on record. If someone drafted a will, then their wishes take...
If you and your spouse get divorced, you do have to divide the assets that you earned or received during the duration of your marriage. These typically count as marital assets. On the other hand, you may have separate assets, such as a house you purchased before the...
There are a few different ways to address child custody during a divorce. Joint custody or shared custody means that both parents have legal or physical custody rights. Sole custody means that those rights are given to one parent and not the other. But another...
Marriage is a journey filled with highs and lows, but when the lows begin to outweigh the highs, many couples wonder if it’s time to keep trying or let go. Divorce is a deeply personal decision, one that should be approached with clarity, honesty and care. Before...
Managing the probate process is relatively challenging. Personal representatives have to communicate with many different parties and attend court hearings. They need to review estate planning paperwork or learn about intestate succession laws if there is no will. They...
You and your spouse got divorced when your child was just one year old. You split physical custody, so you both have the child for a week, on an alternating schedule. That worked very well while your child was young. However, your child is now approaching the age when...
Plans always change, even child custody plans. Parents may thoroughly discuss child custody arrangements during a divorce only to have to make changes later. However, making changes to child custody arrangements is not always easy. Parents may need to go to court to...
If you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, you certainly may be aware that your spouse could try to hide assets. It’s worth looking for any unusual financial behavior, such as transferring a large amount of cash to a family member, who may simply give...