Occasionally the decision to divorce is a straightforward one, at least for one partner. Yet, more often than not, people are unsure whether divorce is the right path or whether there is still a way to turn their marriage around. While each case is different, research...
If you’re anxious to update your estate plan as you divorce your spouse, don’t get ahead of yourself. There are documents you can change at any time (and probably should). Others shouldn’t be updated until the divorce is final. Still, other elements of your estate...
When you are stopped for driving under influence (DUI), there is a pretty good chance that your legal representative will not be there with you. You will have to figure out what to do and what to say on your own. This can be scary, to say the least. If you are like...
One of the largest assets that many people have is their home. When you go through a divorce, this one asset might be a primary source of contention. Each party might want to keep the home, but that’s usually not the best option. There might not be a decision that...
If you’re facing a first-time DUI and you’ve never been in trouble with the law, the thought of having to spend even a couple of nights behind bars can be understandably unsettling – maybe even terrifying. That’s why it’s important to know that there are other options...
If you’re stopped by the police and they ask you to take a Breathalyzer test, you may be frustrated that they’re going to test you for drunk driving. If you refuse, you could lose your license, so you probably agreed to take the test thinking that it would come back...
Today, unmarried couples can start a family without worrying about what others might think. Most people no longer believe creating a typical nuclear family unit (two married parents and their kids) is the only option. Unmarried unions can and do succeed, but as with...
You have worked so hard to build your family a fortune enough to provide even for generations to come. However, you are concerned that everything will go down the drain once you are gone. In such a case, what are your options? The best solution lies in incorporating...
Divorce can be messy and emotional. It can bring up topics that you don’t want to think or talk about. Because of all the negativity surrounding some divorces, you may want to get it over with as quickly as possible. However, rather than trying to rush through the...
A prenuptial agreement (commonly known as “prenup”) is a legal agreement written and signed by two people before marriage. A prenup lists all of the possessions of each person and how they will be divided when a marriage ends. Some people get a postnuptial agreement...
