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...
January marks the start of a new year, and for many families, it’s an opportunity to reassess priorities and set goals. If you share custody of your children, it’s also the perfect time to review your parenting plan. A well-crafted parenting plan is meant to evolve...
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...