While your divorce may be unavoidable, verbally sparring in a courtroom with your soon-to-be ex does not have to be. More and more couples nationwide are turning to mediation to help settle their divorce case quietly, efficiently, and amicably. As a firm, we have written extensively about these and other benefits of mediation and how…
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None of us knows when we will pass away or be placed in a position where we cannot make important decisions for ourselves. This is why we harp on the importance of estate planning and, at a minimum, having a legally valid Will to spell out how you wish to distribute your assets upon your…
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You thought you had everything squared away. You spent months working with an estate planning attorney to create a trust, felt a wave of relief when it was finally signed, and then tucked it away safely in a secure drawer at your house. A year later, during a routine financial meeting, your advisor asked what…
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wf you have been physically injured due to someone else’s actions, the first step many victims and their loved ones are encouraged to take is to reach out to a qualified and compassionate personal injury attorney. After all, the last thing you want to do is represent yourself in court, negotiate with insurance companies, or…
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Many families consider probate a time-consuming, emotional, and costly legal process. To make matters worse in their eyes, they genuinely believe it is unavoidable. In other words, facing it head-on after the death of a loved one is the only way. While it is true that it is often necessary for a probate court to…
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Blended families are beautifully unique. For instance, yours could involve you and your spouse bringing children from previous marriages for a new life together. Meanwhile, someone else’s blended situation may involve one spouse who is new to parenting, or maybe instead of having young kids from a previous relationship, those children are older and have…
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As we have written about in the past, a deposition is an interview under oath that takes place before a divorce case goes to trial. Not every divorce case requires a deposition. However, this important legal step can provide attorneys with the information they need to analyze your case, prepare for trial, reduce trial time,…
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If you want to resolve your case peacefully, mediation could be the best option. The process is designed to help opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution rather than deal with the unfortunate consequences of courtroom litigation. Clearly, this all sounds fantastic on paper, though we know there are still plenty of misconceptions…
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Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family, and the process often goes off without a hitch. That said, even something as selfless as estate planning is not without its share of issues from time to time. Disputes over estates and inheritances can arise for various reasons, from…
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Jack and Faith could not be happier. Sure, they never officially married like their friends did, but they have lived together monogamously for the past 12 years and act like a married couple in every possible way. In fact, they recently began discussing estate planning and the importance of having a plan should one of…
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