Not only must you adjust to ending your marriage, but your shared children must navigate the change, too. How do you help your children make the transition with ease? WebMD shares tips for helping kids cope with divorce. Learn how to do your part to help your shared...
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How to check for assets in unexpected places
Your parent may ask you to serve as the executor for his or her estate. As executor, you will be responsible for passing your parent’s assets to heirs after your mother or father has died. If you agree to the request, you should know how to locate your parent’s assets...
Catching up on child support arrears – COAP
If people fall behind on their child support, it sometimes affects the other parents’ ability to provide for their children’s basic needs. As a result, they may apply for assistance through state or federal programs. In addition to owing their past-due support...
What to expect at tax season after a divorce
A divorce has ramifications that may reverberate through your life in ways you did not consider. One area you may want to delve deeper into is your tax return. Filing federal taxes after your divorce may surprise you in both good and bad ways. Get a basic overview of...
How a stipulated judgment can smoothen your divorce
Traditional divorce proceedings can take up to a year or more before the judge grants the final decree. This amount of time may be very difficult and expensive. Fortunately, there is a way to expedite the process: through a stipulated judgment. If both parties agree...
Should you include a trust in your estate plan?
When you think of estate planning, your mind likely goes to will creation. While wills are an essential part of legally-binding estate plans, living trusts are also beneficial. Despite popular sentiment, trusts are not only for the very wealthy. People with moderate...
How should executors handle estate debts and expenses?
As you plan your estate, you want to make your executor's job as easy as possible. If you expect to leave unpaid debts when you die, how should your executor tie up your financial affairs? American Bar Association explains how executors navigate debt and expenses. Set...
What is conscious uncoupling?
There are many approaches that you can take to ending your marriage. While you will need to get a divorce through the court to finalize the legal side of things, the way you go about severing your ties with your spouse is up to you. One option that gained popularity...
What do you know about talking to your parents about their estate?
Recently, your parents shared their dreams and goals for retirement. You want your loved ones to enjoy their golden years, but you also want to ensure they plan their estate with the same care they used to plan their retirement. Business Insider shares tips for...
4 policies that must be updated after divorce
After struggling through a challenging divorce process, the last thing you want to do is look at more financial paperwork. Unfortunately, as unsavory as the activity sounds, it is a critical part of ensuring your financial world accurately reflects your new...