Homeowners associations often have a terrible reputation due to some bad apples that overstep their authority and try to turn the HOA into some type of military regime. The true function of an HOA is for your benefit. It aims to keep the property values in your...
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What leads up to the foreclosure process?
Being a homeowner is often something that comes with pride. But along with that pride can come plenty of stress and worry. The cost of homeownership is nothing to shrug at, and maintaining a mortgage can inspire sweaty palms and frequent budgeting. But sometimes even...
Do you know these home inspection facts?
For those who are waiting to close on their first home, the inspection can be one of the most stressful parts of the process. But learning how to prepare for an inspection and understand its importance can help both buyers and sellers protect their interests. Defining...
Excessive work schedules and the divorce process
People face many challenges while bringing their marriage to an end but if you are overwhelmed at work, this can make your divorce even more challenging. For example, if you recently started a new position, took on more hours or are dealing with a particularly...
How a QDRO may prevent 401K losses
Employer-sponsored retirement accounts are common benefits companies offer to employees and many companies match a significant portion of the employees' contributions to further support their people. These accounts may commonly be split in a divorce, leaving the...
Enforcing child support orders when parents do not pay
Although child support is ordered by the court, situations may come up in which parents cannot or choose not to make their monthly support payments. Whatever the cause, lacking this financial support may affect the custodial parents’ ability to provide for their...
Is it time to contest your loved one’s will?
You want your loved one’s legacy to reflect their wishes -- and, if it doesn't, you may be left with questions. What prompted the changes to their estate plan? Is it still possible to protect their legacy? In some cases, contesting their will might be the best way to...
Dividing small businesses during divorce
Divorcing spouses have to divide the assets in their marital estate. Those assets can include any family business the ex-spouses run. Many ex-couples choose from three ways to split their family business when going through a divorce. Buy the business The divorcing...
Understanding Walton County’s development ordinances
The land in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and the surrounding area is attractive for real estate developers. The location of parks and nearby recreational activities makes it essential for advanced development planning, ensuring it remains beneficial for everyone. We...
Some parents are battling over how to handle custody amid COVID-19
It hasn’t been the easiest seven months to be a parent. When coronavirus began to really spread in the United States last March, parents had a new problem to confront. How would they protect their children from contracting the disease? Things even became more...