According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, in recent years 81% of its attorneys have represented clients in cases involving evidence from social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Posted pictures and comments can make the job all-too-easy for … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your Social Networking Activities Undermine Your Family Law Case
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Getting Married to Someone with Bad Credit? Issues to Consider
Marriage is a commitment, but in theory, it’s supposed to be a long and happy commitment. In order to give yourself the best chance at future marital bliss, you should have a frank “money matters” conversation with your partner-to-be before you tie the knot. Marrying someone with substantial … [Read more...] about Getting Married to Someone with Bad Credit? Issues to Consider
Coordinating Property Ownership in Your Estate Plan
Considering how you hold title to your real and personal property, as well as any beneficiary designations you have created, is a key piece to Total Estate Planning. The title and your designated beneficiaries will control how your real estate, bank accounts, retirement accounts, vehicles and … [Read more...] about Coordinating Property Ownership in Your Estate Plan
Adopting a Grown-Up: Top Three Reasons for Adult Adoption
While the vast majority of adoptions involve adults adopting children, all states have laws that permit “adult adoption,” in which a person 18 or older is adopted by another adult as mutually agreed by the parties. Some states may restrict adult adoptions to cases where the person being adopted is … [Read more...] about Adopting a Grown-Up: Top Three Reasons for Adult Adoption
Seven Tips for Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement
Regardless of how long you have been married, negotiating a settlement is the most important part of the divorce process. Although it is no easy task, working with your spouse to arrive at mutually agreed terms of your marital dissolution is easier on your wallet and your psyche. Whatever conditions … [Read more...] about Seven Tips for Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement
(Grand)Parenting 2.0
According to the National Census Bureau, grandparent-headed homes are among the fastest growing household types in the United States. Grandparent-headed homes are defined as living arrangements where the primary financial and caregiving responsibilities are held by one or more grandparents rather … [Read more...] about (Grand)Parenting 2.0
No Longer Spouses, But Still Business Partners
Workplace romances are never advisable, but sometimes co-workers or business partners fall in love and get married. Unfortunately, they also sometimes fall out of love and get divorced. What happens next? While a divorce between co-workers can be awkward, a divorce between business partners can be … [Read more...] about No Longer Spouses, But Still Business Partners
Own a business with a spouse? What happens after a divorce?
It is not unusual to have a family business. A business owned by one or both spouses, where one or both spouses work. A family business can be a wonderful thing while the spouses are happily married. But what happens in a divorce? Depending upon the type of business and the individual situation, … [Read more...] about Own a business with a spouse? What happens after a divorce?
Protecting the Family Cabin
Many people own a family vacation home--a lakeside cabin, a beachfront condo--a place where parents, children and grandchildren can gather for vacations, holidays and a bit of relaxation. It is important that the treasured family vacation home be considered as part of a thorough estate plan. In many … [Read more...] about Protecting the Family Cabin
