When you and your spouse decided that you were going to divorce, you knew that your children were going to create a conflict between you. You want to have shared custody, but your spouse is seeking primary custody hoping that they’ll have your children the majority of...
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What retirement support can help divorcing dependent spouses?
As a dependent spouse, you gave up a career and financial Independence to support your spouse. Whether you took care of the house or raised a family, your unpaid contributions are what made their professional success. That sacrifice also means that you are at a...
Is virtual visitation an option for busy parents?
As a parent, you always want to be there for your child. Your career, though, is one that can take you away from home for weeks at a time. You and your ex-spouse have a standard custody plan that comes into play when you have to be away, but you always feel that...
Contingencies many buyers include in their purchase offers
Understanding real estate contracts is hard enough that there is an entire profession dedicated to managing these transactions. Many people work with a real estate professional and a legal one to give themselves as much protection as possible. Sellers want to have...
Should I have my employees sign a contract?
As a small business owner, you have likely invested a great of yourself and your personal resources into your enterprise. Because of this, you may be considering utilizing every tool that could allow you to protect it. One tool you might be considering is employment...
3 tips for negotiating a new custody plan when you change jobs
If this last year or two has taught people anything, it’s that they could face sudden job losses and changes seemingly out of nowhere. For parents, that’s particularly difficult, especially when they have to make sure they’re keeping to their custody schedule after a...
When can the state take your home through eminent domain?
If you are like most middle-class Americans, your home is the most valuable thing you have, other than perhaps retirement savings. You probably spend a significant amount of your income paying your mortgage and a lot of your time maintaining and upgrading your home....
Is an LLC the right option for the business you want to start?
If you intend to start a new business, you have to make a lot of decisions. From company logos and business practices to insurance coverage and the legal format that your business takes, there's a lot on your plate. Business formation is one of the most important...
Is keeping the home always the best outcome during a divorce?
For many people, real estate is the biggest purchase they make in their life. Many Americans will spend the majority of their working years paying off the mortgage on the house that they share with their family. If you find yourself facing an imminent divorce, you...
Selling your home? Avoid these three mistakes.
When families decide to move out of their starter home, they often face a lot of stress they did not expect. Trying to sell one home while buying another can be an overwhelming process.That is why there are a few things sellers must keep in mind when they approach...