If you signed a prenuptial agreement (prenup) with your spouse and you are no longer sure whether the prenup fits your needs, you could be ready to renegotiate the agreement by preparing a postnuptial agreement. Alternatively, you might be on the receiving end of a request from your spouse to renegotiate the prenup. Asking to…
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New Year, Clean Break: Planning for Divorce in 2024
Are you planning to get a divorce in the New Year? Research has found that you are not alone. Studies have shown that internet searches for “divorce” peak in January. https://www.fatherly.com/life/why-does-divorce-spike-in-january Divorce filings peak in March and August, suggesting that filing for divorce often happens after the winter and summer holidays. The holiday pause could…
Lessons in Business Succession Planning and Estate Planning from the TV Show Succession
The TV show Succession sheds light on the importance of estate planning, particularly when it involves a family business. This cautionary tale emphasizes the need for a solid estate plan and a succession plan for business owners who haven’t made one yet. Succession delves into the aftermath of the illness and demise of Logan Roy,…
Is the Seven Year Itch A Real Factor in Divorce?
The seven-year itch is a pop culture term arising from the 1955 movie starring Marilyn Monroe. It is popularly used to describe a crisis or waning interest in a monogamous relationship after 7 years. Research shows that the 7-year timespan might not just be an urban myth. According to researchers, people may build stability for…
Divorce, Interests Rates, and the Family Home
What to do about the family home is one of the biggest decisions in divorce. There are many factors to consider, but how should you approach the decision during a time of high interest rates and slowing property prices? Here are a few questions revolving around the family home that you may be considering if…
3 Reasons Why You Should Finally Follow Through on Your New Year’s Resolution to Create an Estate Plan.
Estate planning is on many people’s to-do lists, but it is often postponed in favor of tasks that seem more rewarding. No one wants to contemplate their own mortality, but estate planning brings peace of mind. It can put worries to rest about what happens to you or your children in the event of unforeseen…
How to Make the Decision to Get a Divorce in the New Year
How to Make the Decision to Get a Divorce in the New Year Getting a divorce is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. How do you arrive at such a difficult decision to go your separate ways? The holidays are a time when many people reach a point where “enough is enough.”…
4 Ways to Cope with Divorce at the Holidays
The holidays are not an easy time for anyone getting a divorce. The restructuring of family life that happens when you get a divorce is the practical reason why the holidays can be difficult for divorced people. It can also be difficult to enter the holiday spirit when your life is undergoing the upheaval of…
Six Unexpected Assets That Are Divisible in Divorce
The question of what is divisible in divorce should really be, what is not? Anything that counts as a possession you shared during the marriage could be defined as marital property and might be subject to property division in divorce. It is not big news that you have to divide your retirement accounts, 401Ks, savings,…
Do You Have Questions About Family Law and Estate Planning?
At the Family Law and Estate Planning Center, we strive to help our clients to take the right path and help them with all of their family law and planning issues. We provide a full service approach. In many cases families feel overwhelmed and need guidance and questions answered. You may be thinking about divorce…
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