Divorce

What is the Difference Between Custody and Guardianship?

What is the Difference Between Custody and Guardianship?

Custody and guardianship both allow someone to care for a minor child. The main difference between the two is how they’re created. Keep reading to find out more. What is Custody? Custody is a family court order that allows someone to care for a minor child. One of the most common uses of custody is…

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Disinheriting a Child

Disinheriting a Child and Other Considerations of a Last Will and Testament

Are you considering disinheriting a child? Leaving your children out of your will is not a decision that is taken lightly. But sometimes there are considerations that make it the more prudent decision to leave them out of your will. If you decide to disinherit children, it is something you should do as soon as…

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Estate Planning After a Divorce: Parenting Plans, Guardianships and More

Why do estate planning after a divorce? You will want to readdress items that are needed; now though in reference to new parenting plans and other accommodations of the divorce. In addition, you will need to know what is going to happen to your children should one or both of you become unable to care…

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It has Been Awhile: The Top Signs It Is Time to Update Your Estate Plan

Is it time to update your estate plan? Are you thinking about updating your will? Have you had some big lifestyle changes that may affect your future finances? Have you always had a will but not kept up on updating it as your life has changed? If you have answered yes to one or all…

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How Does Divorce Impact Your Will Beneficiary Designations

Divorce happens. And, if it is happening to you, you will want to know how it affects your will beneficiary designations. Divorce and Will Beneficiary Designation The last thing on your mind might be your death. But, your will and beneficiary designation is a serious part of your divorce. Take the time to do some proper…

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What is a Meretricious Relationship?

What is a meretricious relationship? While many couples will split up between their first and second year, others will live together for years or even decades without marriage. If both parties can not agree or do not believe in the traditions of marriage, they might still be regarded under the law as in a meretricious…

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Four Benefits of Printing Out Your Guardianship Plan on Good Ol’ Paper

Four Benefits of Printing Out Your Guardianship Plan on Good Ol’ Paper

In today’s society, most things are done on the computer and saved to a hard drive.  Important documents are very rarely printed out and filed in a file cabinet or folder.  However, there are benefits to printing out legal documents including your guardianship plan. Here are four benefits of printing out your guardianship plan on…

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How Does A Meretricious Relationship Play Into An Estate Plan?

How Does A Meretricious Relationship Affect an Estate Plan?

How does a meretricious relationship affect an estate plan Washington state does not recognize common law marriage. Instead, Washington State looks at a long-term, committed relationship as a meretricious relationship or cohabitation. Being in a meretricious relationship versus being legally married can affect what happens to your property and assets should one of you become…

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Financial and Legal Planning for Unmarried Couples: Should You Legally Marry or Not? 

Do you know about financial and legal planning for unmarried couples? While the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage, many modern couples still choose against marriage. If you are inquiring about whether to legally get married, be sure to consider these important factors. Financial and Legal Protections If you are partnered…

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Estate Planning and Divorce: Incapacity, Death and Alimony Considerations

  If you are considering a divorce, it’s critical to understand the impact of your divorce on what would happen in the event of your incapacity or death, either during the divorce or after. Unfortunately, most divorce lawyers do not give any thought to incapacity or death, simply because they do not have training on…

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