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Flat Rate Divorce Lawyers: Unbundled Divorce

Divorce doesn’t have to be financially draining. Unbundled legal services can allow you to part ways with your spouse cost-effectively, efficiently, and amicably while remaining in control of the process and keeping your legal fees down. By choosin… Read More
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Questions to Consider When Creating a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney can allow you to appoint a person of your choice to make decisions for you in the event you become incapacitated. However, these matters should not be taken lightly. There are many questions to consider when creating a power attor… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Handling Your Parents’ Money When They Are Incapacitated

Parents commonly add their children as joint owners to their bank accounts as they get older. This is a deceptively practical and easy solution to the problem of what to do when your parents become unable to manage their own affairs. Imagine, however… Read More
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Choosing a School Together: Co-Parenting Strategies

Choosing the right school for your child can be challenging. If you and your co-parent share joint legal and physical custody — and your time with the child is equally divided and you live in different school districts or have different neighborhoo… Read More
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Categories: Co-Parenting
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Divorce and Inherited Assets: Is Inheritance in Divorce Considered Marital Property?

If you received an inheritance from a loved one and are going through a divorce, you may be wondering whether your inherited assets are subject to division, along with your other property. Navigating property division when you are parting ways with y… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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You Need An Estate Plan To Go With That Prenup

Planning a wedding is exciting and all-consuming. Thinking about the marriage ending in divorce or death is not the stuff of which wedding dreams are made. Amidst the frenzy of wedding planning, some couples add a prenuptial agreement to their to-do… Read More
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Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Starting a New Business

Starting a new business can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. While an experienced business attorney can guide you through the legal nuances of entrepreneurship, it’s important to have a vision for your company — and be clear about y… Read More
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Categories: Small Business
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Top Five Questions About Estate Plans Answered

Estate planning is a way to plan for the future and make sure your property is distributed in the way you intend. While the process can be complex, it’s important to ask the right questions to make informed decisions. Each person’s estate is uniq… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Will Or Trust: Which Is Right For You?

Estate plans usually follow one of two basic approaches: a will-based approach, or a trust-based approach. Which approach is right for you and your family? Individuals and families are often concerned about ensuring that their estates can avoid proba… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Divorcing Someone Who Struggles with Addiction

While being married to someone who struggles with addiction can be difficult, divorcing an addict can also come with a number of challenges. Notably, substance abuse can be a major contributing factor to the breakdown in a marital relationship. Stati… Read More
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Categories: Divorce