Protecting Your Rights. Guarding Your Interests.
If your spouse told you that they want a divorce, it’s natural to be in shock, even if you don’t realize it. Maybe you haven't had a happy marriage for a long time, but hearing your spouse say the word and learning that they’ll be taking legal steps (or already have)...
The love that you have for your children may be one of the most powerful emotions that you will ever experience and also one of the strongest motivations in your life. When you face a possible divorce or separation from the other parent, you will likely feel worried...
If you find your spouse in bed with your twin. Or, if a friend has spotted them entering a divorce attorney’s office, your marriage is likely about to end. Yet often, there are clear signs that all is not well before things reach this stage. The problem is many people...
Creating an estate plan, or just a will, is the responsible thing to do. After all, this document will ensure your family and beneficiaries know how you want your assets dispersed after you pass. However, what’s the point of creating a will if no one can find it after...
Estate planning for a beneficiary with special needs should be done carefully. To ensure that their interests are well looked after once you are gone, you may need to do things differently. For instance, while you may want to pass over assets and properties to your...
A lot of people think about estate planning as a “one and done” process. They may form the impression that once they have a will drafted, they never have to think about it again. Estate plans tend to reflect the needs of family members, and families rarely remain...
Whether you have drafted a will or created a trust, your estate plan allows you to pass property to the people you love or the causes that you value when you die. Your biggest assets, like financial accounts and your primary residence, are likely among the property...
It's fairly common for one spouse to want a divorce when the other doesn't. Some couples will go to couples therapy first, or they will just try to work things out before deciding that they need to get a divorce. Even then, the other spouse may not want to split up,...
Couples who have been together for more than 20-30 years are suddenly facing the prospect of spending their elder years as single persons. The divorce rate among the 50+ crowd has more than doubled in the last two decades. Researchers at Bowling Green State...
When the court formalizes existing custody orders or issues new ones, the children's best interests always take center stage. Every aspect of the children's needs is considered before making the final decision. However, circumstances may change along the way, and you...
