Courts often have to divide child custody when couples split up. These may be married couples who are getting a divorce or unmarried couples who are going their separate ways but still need to co-parent. If they can’t agree, the court can make a ruling about how...
The decision to divorce can cause change for everyone in a family. The spouses have to make changes to their daily lives and finances. They may have to rework their schedules if they share children with one another. It can take quite some time for divorcing spouses to...
Probate, the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate, can sometimes be contentious. While you may settle estates without issue, disputes can and do arise. Understanding these common conflicts might help you navigate the probate process more smoothly....
When parents share physical custody of their child, it means the child lives with each parent for a designated amount of time. This could be an equal split, such as alternating weeks at each parent’s home. Alternatively, one parent might have the child on weekends or...
Thanksgiving is a special time for many American families. Yet family events such as these will be rather different than usual if you are divorcing. If you have children, you and your co-parent will likely still want this to be a special occasion for them, but how can...
It's no secret that being an executor can have its challenges. You may need to solve conflicts among beneficiaries, deal with contests in court, meet beneficiary expectations and so forth. Nonetheless, you can successfully handle such issues, making your work more...
One of the first steps during the probate process is the appointment of a personal representative or executor. Sometimes, the deceased party planned ahead and named a personal representative in their estate planning documents. Other times, the probate courts appoint...
Co-parenting is a popular way of bringing up children for divorced parents, helping create a stable environment despite living in separate households. While the model is good, things may not be as easy when you have to co-parent with an ex who struggles with...
Many spouses frustrated by the state of their marriages try for years to work on their relationships. They might attend couples counseling and individual therapy. They may try to learn how to communicate more effectively. Eventually, some spouses reach the difficult...
If you have children, you already realize that even though the marital relationship is over, you and your ex-spouse will always have a connection. That may be particularly hard to deal with during a period when emotions run high. However, there are some strategies you...
