Do I need a will? Generally yes. The simplest reason to get a will is the peace of mind that comes with having legal documentation of your decisions for when you die. A will formalizes your decision of who gets your stuff when you die. Otherwise, state laws will determine how your property will be…
The winter holidays are fast approaching, and with them comes a good deal of stress. In 2018, a third of Americans traveled during the holiday season, according to AAA. Even without travel, there is still quite a lot going on during the holidays. The holiday season is a time for celebration and many holiday events…
Due to the stress of the holiday season, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years can quickly become divorce season for many couples. With Valentine’s Day not far behind, you could be left feeling even more lonely. In this season of love, you can let a divorce define you or you can embark on a…
Before you ask how to get a restraining order, you should first ask “Can I get a restraining order?” I was recently asked by a mother if she could get a restraining order from her ex-husband’s new wife that was being confrontational during the children’s baseball games. Dealing with an adult behaving in any disruptive…
Recently our area lost a major employer and hundreds of people are left in a financial crisis. One of the many questions that people ask is: “Do I still have to pay child support if I lose my job?” The answer is YES, but you may have a legal remedy to address the major change…
A business can be one of the most important and valuable assets to you or your spouse. Figuring out what will happen to a business can cause additional stress during a divorce. To relieve some of this anxiety, this blog post on dividing business assets during a divorce will explain the basics of splitting a…
Dividing property during a divorce can be confusing, overwhelming, and can seem impossible. Dividing financial assets during a divorce can be even more difficult and frustrating. This blog post will ease your anxiety by explaining how checking and saving accounts, 401(k), retirement accounts, pensions, IRAs, stocks and bonds, annuities, and trusts are divided during a…
Dividing personal property during a divorce will be divided into two categories: marital property and separate property. Marital property is property that was acquired during the divorce and is usually jointly owned. Separate property is property that was acquired before the marriage and had remained separate from the marital estate. Separate property generally goes to…
One of the biggest sources of tension in a divorce is the division of assets and property. This can also be one of the most difficult tasks faced by divorcing couples when starting the divorce process. When two people live together, they accumulate furniture, knick-knacks, and family memorabilia, and what was once considered “ours” must…
When you are married, you are sharing your life with someone across all aspects. Meaning, that when you have decided to move forward with a divorce, you must be prepared for all of these aspects of your life to be discussed and analyzed. You will be asked, by your attorney, to present a plethora of…
