Can I disclaim a relative from my inheritance?
Sometimes, clients come to our office not to specifically delineate their family members and loved ones in their will, but to intentionally disinherit, or “disclaim” certain family members from receiving any inheritance, or gaining the power to make important decisions, on your behalf.
Attention, Parents: It’s Time to Chat About Important Family Decisions with Your College-Bound Student
Let’s chat for a minute about what happens when your student heads off to college and inevitably turns 18. Aside from having a party and celebrating the momentous occasion of emerging adulthood, you’re going to need to consider what it means for them to have achieved adult status. Their new status allows them to vote, serve in the military, serve on a jury, sign a contract, and get married without your consent. They can be on the hook for loans or lines of credit (credit cards) that they take out. This is the time to talk to your student about credit cards, loans, financing, repayment, credit scores, etc. - all the fun things that come along with officially becoming an adult!
How to Best Utilize Your Family Law Attorney
There’s a saying, “Time is money”, and this certainly rings true when working with attorneys, who typically bill by the hour. Litigation is emotionally draining on its own without the added pressure of extensive attorney fees, so here are some tips and tricks for mitigating your legal fees:
The Importance of a Good Entrance
Have you ever thought about your entrance? Your entrance is your moment to make a mark on others, and the way you approach your entrance can have a lasting impact. When your lawyer walks into the courtroom, what kind of message do you want her to send? When you walk into your office, what do you want your coworkers to think? Thinking about and embodying the qualities you want to portray can do wonders for making the impact you want.
The Secret Behind Negotiation
There’s a stereotypical prototype of what a “good” lawyer is. The common phrase is that you want a lawyer who is a shark or a pit bull. The best lawyer is seen as one who bulldozes over your opponent and makes sure they get their way, every time.
Can I Get A Restraining Order For My Child?
Yes. In some cases, you can get a restraining order on behalf of your child. A restraining order is a serious matter that will ensure that the person who the restraining order is against will not be allowed to go anywhere near your child or can contact them in any way.
Who Owns What Friends After a Divorce?
While your divorce attorney will help you divide all your joint assets, time spent with children, and property, there is one thing that cannot be divided up just as neatly: your friends.
Staying Friends With Your Ex After a Divorce
Once you go through a divorce, it can be hard to figure out where things stand with your former spouse. Your spouse used to be your partner and best friend for however many years, and while things have certainly changed, you may be wondering what kind of place they have in your life now.
Is My Husband a Narcissist?
It can take years, even decades, to recognize the signs of narcissistic personality in your significant other. Many times the signs of narcissism do not become clear until the added responsibilities and duties of marriage begin. In fact, some of the telltale signs, such as confidence and assertiveness can actually be seen as positives, until they start to get out of control.
Keeping Both Parents Involved with School After a Separation
Your child’s school life should not be a source of stress for you regarding your divorce! As long as you work with the school and set some ground rules with your co-parent, your child’s school activities and your involvement should be a source of pride and fun for you, not stress! When going through the divorce and custody process, talk to your attorney about a clause that allows equal access to school records and information.
Questions to ask a divorce attorney BEFORE hiring them
What does the divorce path look like? Unfortunately, divorce isn’t always linear, so you’ll want to know the lay of the land before going into battle with a new partner by your side.