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Getting your affairs in order and safeguarding your future as well as your loved ones is one of the most responsible decisions you can ever make whilst you are alive and in sound mind. This is where estate planning comes in. One of the most important estate planning...
From the onset, some divorces may seem like win-lose situations. One party might feel like they have it all together, while the other struggles to come to terms with the new reality. However, if you have a child together, one of the most important decisions you will...
Spousal support or alimony is when the court orders one spouse to pay a certain amount of money to the other spouse during the divorce. The purpose of spousal support is to ensure that the receiving party is not financially disadvantaged. It also ensures that the...
Creating an estate plan is ideal for two reasons: it gives you control over how your assets are handled after your death, and it provides your beneficiaries some financial comfort. Nonetheless, some people are hesitant to make an estate plan due to the misconceptions...
Sole custody is usually beneficial as it allows you to make decisions regarding your child without consulting anyone. While most family courts do not usually prefer this custody, it is crucial if you are dealing with an abusive relationship or if the former partner is...
The holiday season is a time for making memories, but it can be a difficult time for people who are embarking on a co-parenting journey. There are several things that you need to think about if you’re trying to make plans for the holidays. One of the first things you...
You’re unhappy in your marriage, but it may feel difficult to say why. Your spouse isn’t abusive. They’re not suffering from an addiction. As a couple, the two of you have plenty of financial assets. You tend not to get in that many disagreements, let alone serious...
A big part of the divorce process is dividing your property and debts. Property is anything with value or that you can sell or buy, such as your car, house and furniture. It includes things like your bank account, retirement plans and pension. Even if you and your...
You and your spouse got divorced a year ago, and the two of you share custody of your child. This was ordered by the court during the divorce, and you’ve both been happy with the situation. However, you’ve recently decided to start dating. Your former spouse doesn’t...
Trusts are useful tools for estate planning purposes. They can take various forms that best address the wishes of the trust grantors and the needs of the beneficiaries. One type of trust you might want to consider for one or more of your heirs is a spendthrift trust....
