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An incorporated settlement agreement in divorce

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Divorce orders and separation agreements sometimes contain certain words, including “merged,” “survived” or “incorporated” that may be unclear to those who are unfamiliar with such legal terminology. But these terms have very specific meanings and can significantly affect the divorce. In several divorce cases, spouses can arrive at a settlement agreement. After introducing the agreement […]

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Family law issues that can arise in workers’ compensation

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When a person suffers an injury in the workplace, the effects can be disastrous for the worker and the worker’s family, both economically and emotionally. In some cases, the family is unable to restore their lives to the way they were prior to the injury, and they may have to go to family court to

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The importance of making arrangements for your digital assets

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Most people do not consider making plans for their digital assets so that their loved ones and estate executor can access them after they die. But in this digital age of social media and online accounts, it is becoming increasingly essential to store your account passwords in order for family members and executors to locate

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Military divorce can be complex

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While divorce for civilians can be a complicated process, it is even more so for those in the military. If one or both spouses are in the military, then there are likely to be some issues that arise, including the place where the divorce will be filed, the way in which support is calculated, decisions

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Division of property for divorcing couples

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If you are going through a divorce, and are unable to reach an agreement with your spouse regarding the distribution of property, the court may make that determination for you. In order to avoid such a scenario, it is recommended that you establish a property division agreement that is acceptable to both of you. However,

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Civility can be helpful in divorce

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When experiencing a divorce, spouses can often be contentious and bitter toward each other, but this does not have to be the case. In order to avert a financial and emotional disaster, spouses should consider the way in which they treat their partner just prior to and during the separation. For instance, if the separation

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Estate planning for those with no spouse or children

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Married couples and parents usually know who the beneficiaries of their estates will be, and who will be their health care proxy, or have the power to make health-care decisions on their behalf in the event they become incapacitated. If you are unmarried and have no children, you may wish to leave your assets to

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When should you use a spendthrift trust?

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A spendthrift trust can be useful if you have qualms that an heir will act irresponsibly with an inheritance or sell the right to payments if it is put into a trust fund. Individuals who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction may well be at risk for wasting an inheritance in order to support their

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When should you use a spendthrift trust?

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Sale of the family home in a divorce

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All too often when people are experiencing a divorce, they find themselves in the unfavorable position of having to sell the family home. One common reason for the sale of the home is that they recently purchased the home, and the mortgage payment is too high. Since one of them must find a second home,

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An incorporated settlement agreement in divorce

Family law issues that can arise in workers’ compensation

The importance of making arrangements for your digital assets

Military divorce can be complex

Division of property for divorcing couples

Civility can be helpful in divorce

Estate planning for those with no spouse or children

When should you use a spendthrift trust?

When should you use a spendthrift trust?

Sale of the family home in a divorce

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