Whereas once adult children worried about wrangling with siblings over each one's share of the estate pie, today it is far more common to worry that your parents may die broke and heavily in debt, leaving no estate whatsoever.In 2012, the National Bureau of Economic...
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Can I change my record of discharge? If so, how?
If you were discharged from the military, then that will stay on your record. There are many reasons why you may be discharged, from dealing with an injury and disability to being penalized for misconduct.Discharges are frowned upon, and being discharged could mean...
Could a stepparent adoption be right for your blended family?
At some point, your stepchild stops being the kid of the person you love and starts being an individual whom you love for their own sake. A parental bond may not develop as quickly as a romantic bond sometimes can, but that doesn't make it any less precious to your...
Overcoming hardships in a marriage
All marriages have struggles and challenges, even if they are not apparent to onlookers. As a spouse in a marriage, you may feel as though you are the only couple who are experiencing hardships because all other couples you know seem to have perfect relationships. The...
Are my current life circumstances going to lead to divorce?
When couples go through intensely stressful times, they may easily be triggered by small things that their partner does. If you are currently going through a stressful period in your life because of circumstances beyond your control, you may have noticed that this has...
How will your child’s special needs impact custody in a divorce?
Contested custody situations are never easy, but when your family has a child with special needs, your family's requirements may become far more intensive and specific. Managing a divorce and attempting to protect yourself while also trying to keep life as stable as...
In the military? Set up your estate plan before you deploy
Many people believe that estate planning is only for the elderly. As you get ready for deployment, you know that isn't the case. Though you are older and have a family, you haven't yet put together an estate plan. As you look to the future, you've realized that having...
Review your prenuptial agreement for errors before divorce
When a couple who has a prenuptial agreement chooses to divorce, they may have a simpler, less contentious experience than couples without a prenuptial agreement. Unfortunately, a prenuptial agreement that contains technical errors or legal weaknesses can prolong a...
The role of adultery allegations in a Texas military divorce
In the average Texas divorce, the courts don't pay much attention to allegations of infidelity unless the couple has a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with clauses that address that specific issue. Marital misconduct should not factor into how the courts divide...
Update your estate plan after these major life events
When you build an estate plan, it isn't a one-time event. The initial set up helps you get your thoughts in order, but your estate plan may be an ever-growing and changing document.There are a few times when it's appropriate to update your estate planning documents if...