Movies and television would have you believe that when someone dies, their will is read, and everyone immediately receives their inheritance. That typically doesn't happen in real life. Many factors determine how long the probate process will take, starting with the...
You decide that you want a divorce and you tell your spouse that you hope it can be amicable. The two of you can work together to end the marriage. Unfortunately, your spouse tells you they don’t believe in divorce and they refuse to get one. You serve them the...
Taking responsibility for someone's estate involves accepting a lot of personal responsibility. Family members and beneficiaries look to the representative of an estate to inform them about the status of the probate process and may pressure them to give them their...
You and your spouse have been discussing a divorce. Your spouse is not necessarily happy about it, but they realize that there’s nothing they can do to stop the divorce from taking place. As you begin to gather your financial documents, you find some interesting...
For divorced co-parents, effective communication is one of the best things they can focus on. It can help their post-divorce life go much more smoothly. It’s also a way to put the children first since co-parents have to communicate about child custody decisions and...
Virtual visitation terms are increasingly being integrated into the parenting plans of minor children whose parents are no longer together. Virtual visitation uses technology—such as video calls, instant messaging and email—to supplement in-person parenting time....
Going through a separation or divorce is difficult for everyone involved, often especially children. When one parent has narcissistic tendencies, the situation can become even more complex. Parental alienation, where a narcissistic ex alienates your children against...
Someone's estate plan can include a variety of different instructions and requests. There may be language designating certain people as the recipients for certain property and instructions about the care of dependent family members. Testators often invest a lot of...
Child custody cases can be highly contested and complex. Generally, most parents have the best interests of the child at heart. However, they may have different ideas about what is in the best interests of the child. When parents cannot agree on a suitable custody...
Child support is sometimes ordered during a divorce, and it’s a way of ensuring that both parents can cover some of the cost of raising the child. For instance, perhaps the child will live with you most of the time, but your ex earns more money – due to their busy...