Being in a toxic marriage is emotionally draining. The ups and downs of dealing with a self-serving person who lives in your home can make you feel hopeless. For some individuals, the realization that things will never get better propels them to act. There are many...
Some people seem to wake up one day and know that getting a divorce is the only answer to their marital problems. Others struggle to decide, often wavering between a fierce desire to leave and feeling sure that hope remains. Uncertainty nearly always accompanies...
The term probate seems to strike a note of dread in most people. They view it as some horrific event that they must endure before receiving the inheritance a loved one left behind. The probate procedure is a complicated process, but it is generally unworthy of its...
Maybe you got caught up in a mass enforcement effort around the holidays, when drunk driving crashes tend to spike. Perhaps you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time and encountered an officer convinced that your medical issues or anxiety were really signs of...
The attorney that you retain for your divorce will have a major impact on the outcome. While it is true that hiring a lawyer will increase how much it costs to get a divorce, you could lose much more if you try to handle your divorce without professional assistance....
As hard as you have tried to come to a mutual agreement on child custody with your spouse, it just is not happening. Anything you suggest gets turned down. How will this issue be determined? The family court judge will look at everything which affects your children,...
The estate planning process can be challenging, particularly in terms of emotional investment. Often, people may find it difficult to think about organizing events around their death. However, there are many benefits to having a solid estate plan in place. Estate...
If you are getting divorced or seeking custody of your child(ren), it is very important that you make a good impression when in court. For most individuals, this will be the first time they are ever before a family law court judge. That’s why your first impression...
If a family member dies with an estate plan in place, it typically names who will execute the estate. You might be worried about what power this person has and if they can use their position to steal your inheritance from you. Do not worry too much. The law limits...
When a couple decides to get married, they hope they will remain together in a happy and loving relationship “till death do they part.” Unfortunately, this is not always the case. When the divorce or separation becomes messy, it is not unusual for some parents to turn...
