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...
It’s important for spouses to notice how their relationship is going. When both parties are alert and present it makes it more likely they can do something about minor issues before they turn into major ones. Yet this does not happen in many marriages. It’s why so...
Finances are a large issue in many marriages. Many couples discuss how their money is spent, how much money should be saved, how money is split and how much is being made. Financial difficulties may not be the leading cause of divorces, with many being caused by...
Some couples get divorced because they spend too much time together. For example, married business owners may feel like combining their personal and professional lives has taken a toll. They see each other 24/7, and it leads to conflicts and frustrations....
No sane adult would think to blame their child for their divorce. Yet children aren’t adults. They have not developed the same capacity for reasoned thinking yet. Hence, it is not uncommon to find children who believe they are to blame for their parents getting...
Spouses tend to work together to accrue resources for their future financial comfort. Buying a marital home together is a perfect example of this practice. Spouses make sacrifices and commit huge amounts of their income for the acquisition and maintenance of their...
Divorce often leads to far-reaching changes in various aspects of your life, from your financial situation to living arrangements. As such, updating your estate plans in line with these changes can help prevent unintended consequences. Here is why you should revise...
One of the most important assets a couple can have may also be one they forget about as they’re determining how to divide things up – a 529 savings plan. These are tax-advantaged plans that parents often open to save for their children’s educational needs. These...