Domestic violence, often known as family violence or intimate partner violence, encompasses a wide range of abusive behaviors within a family or a romantic relationship. These behaviors can be physical, emotional, psychological or financial in nature. Children who...
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3 clauses worth including in business contracts
Businesses may sign contracts so that they can secure commercial space in which to operate. They might sign a contract with a vendor who will deliver key supplies. Employee contracts are also important, as they both clarify what the company expects from a worker and...
3 tips for talking to your partner about getting a prenup
A prenuptial (prenup) agreement offers many benefits, from encouraging honest financial conversations to alleviating the stress or financial burden associated with divorce. However, not everyone views this agreement positively, or at least at first. Some people...
What happens to a business when a family member inherits?
When people talk about family businesses being an important legacy, they often don't talk about the logistics involved in an intergenerational transfer. Inheriting a business from parents, grandparents or other loved ones can give someone control over their career and...
2 common reasons for will contests
A will is a legal document that provides instructions for how your assets should be divided upon your death. It can also name legal guardians who will take care of your children in the event of an emergency. These are just some of the important reasons to ensure that...
Should your parenting time plan address your pets?
If you and your child’s other parent are going your separate ways, it’s time to figure out how your co-parenting arrangement is going to function in ways that serve your child’s best interests and in ways that are manageable for both you and your co-parent. Some...
Should you sign a prenup before getting married?
Love is a beautiful thing. And when you meet “someone special” and decide to marry, you hope to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, things may happen down the road. If your marriage comes to an end due to a divorce, all the wealth you have made (as well as any...
Property division sometimes includes a QDRO
Divorce negotiations and litigation necessarily involve discussions about a couple’s division of assets, often including retirement accounts. For many couples, retirement funds represent a significant portion of their wealth, and ensuring a fair division of these...
How do I know when to expand my small business?
Quite a few small businesses fail during their first year, and it is common for entrepreneurs to have more plans in place for failure than for success. Those running small businesses may feel uncertain about when the right time to grow a company may be and also how to...
What’s wrong with a hardline approach in divorce negotiations?
There is so much at stake in a divorce, especially if you share children. Therefore, it might seem logical to take a hardline stance to get what you believe you deserve -- especially if you consider your spouse largely to blame for the end of your marriage. There are...