It’s far from easy to talk about what happens in the event you become incapacitated and when you die. These may be things neither you nor your family wants to talk about. Despite this, it is important that families discuss these matters. Estate planning doesn’t have...
Co-parenting requires the parents to work closely as a team. When the adults are getting along, the children reap great benefits. Even when the co-parents get along well, there may still be times when conflicts arise. Because you’re working so closely with your ex,...
All adults can receive Medicare when they turn 65. Medicare benefits will cover basic medical expenses, like routine care and acute treatment after an injury or illness. However, Medicare does not cover all of your possible needs. If you require nursing support to...
In most divorces, the judge presiding over the proceedings decides to split custody between the parents. There is an assumption that protecting both of those parental relationships will be best for the children in the long run. Usually, that is true. Children have the...
As a parent, something that you need to talk to your teenager about is the risk of spiked beverages at parties. Your teen may be with friends when they go to a party, but the reality is that someone may decide to spike a friend’s drink or invited someone to the party...
The longer you have stayed married, the more property you likely share with your spouse. The two of you may have bought a house together. You may have co-signed your spouse's vehicle loan and jointly funded a retirement savings account. When you decide to divorce, you...
Being arrested, detained and charged with criminal offenses is among the most stressful things a person can go through. If law enforcement has identified you as a suspect, there may be little you can do in the immediate term to change their mind. Nonetheless, it is...
If you were drinking and driving, or even if you’re just accused of it, you could face many different issues in your life. You may face a citation for driving, heavy fines and possible jail time. You might also find that your career is impacted. On top of that, there...
Your child just got accepted at their first-choice college. Likely, the last thing this makes you think about is estate planning. However, whether they’re staying fairly close to home at Vanderbilt or going thousands of miles away, there are some documents often...
If you are due to attend a child custody hearing, you may be nervous because there is a lot at stake. Especially if you don’t feel you are the “ideal” parent. Yet, there may not be as much at stake as you think. While a court could strip a parent of all rights...
