Matthew T. McClintock, Vice President of Education at Wealth Counsel, has a lot to say about same-sex marriage and bullet-proofing estate planning. He advises that same-sex couples should start by finding an attorney who will help with them in regards to estate planning. He has stated on the issue, “Find someone with whom you have… Continue reading →
Mental Capacity Affecting Estate Planning and Wills
In a case known as Andersen v. Hunt, a settlor had established a family trust naming his children as sole remainder beneficiaries with the help of his wife. After his wife died, however, he remarried and had a serious stroke all within years of one another. After the stroke and his remarriage, he amended his… Continue reading →
What Your Divorce Lawyer Will Ask of You
Before you meet with your divorce lawyer, you may wonder what they will need from you. For instance, a divorce cannot go on without proper documentation and a higher understanding of what you must expect throughout the process. A divorce can sometimes be traumatic, because it calls for the end of many important aspects within… Continue reading →
Supervised Child Visitation: Helpful FAQs
If you are going through a divorce and have children, there could be many hurdles standing in your way and many questions you may have. Parents are entitled to something known as visitation, which you may or may not have a broad understanding of already. Today we will answer some of your most important questions… Continue reading →
Full Custody of Children – What Should I Know?
Full custody, also sometimes referred to as sole custody, is awarded to just one parent. This custody decision, just like other custody decisions, is made in the best interest of the child. A parent who has sole custody gets to enjoy many benefits such as having custody on both an exclusively physical and legal level…. Continue reading →
Automatic Temporary Restraining Order Answers and Prevention
When you say the words “restraining order,” you may automatically think of abuse, threats, or other personal and negative matters. However, not all restraining orders are seen in a negative light. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (also known as ATROs), are used in divorce cases to ensure a specific amount of respect between divorcing spouses. You… Continue reading →
Who Gets the House After Divorce?
In the midst of a divorce, assets are divided, one of the most valuable both financially and emotionally being the marital home. In some cases, there is a mortgage left on the house and many emotions involved with who will take care of things given the circumstances. Divorce is already laced with turmoil and so… Continue reading →
What to Expect in Divorce Court
There is nothing more frustrating and tedious than divorce, for some – which is why, before we get into what you should expect from divorce court, you should always have an experienced attorney on your side. When you search for the right attorney who can get you the results that you’re hoping for, you’ll find… Continue reading →
Immediately After Being Served Divorce Papers
Depending on your situation, you may not have expected to be served papers for divorce. However, we can help you through the difficult circumstances that may have brought turmoil to your life in a short amount of time. The first question you must ask is this: Are you going through an uncontested or contested divorce?… Continue reading →