Social media has become intertwined with American lives -- and American marriages may be suffering as a result.
When the deceased's will is missing, destroyed or unsigned
You may have asked a relative about their estate plans and heard something like, "Oh, I had a will drawn up years ago. It's all handled." At that point, you probably breathed a sigh of relief and forgot all about it.
Who pays the mortgage after a divorce?
The biggest asset you share with your spouse is probably your home -- so it's important to make the right choice about how to handle the mortgage in the split.
How can you pay child support if your income is unpredictable?
You are in the middle of divorce negotiations, and talks have turned to child support. You and your ex have every intention of supporting your child, but the income that comes in is not regular. For instance, you may be self-employed and operate a heavily seasonal business. Alternatively, your ex may be the one who would pay child support, but he or she does freelance work. Some months, the money that comes in amounts to $1,500. Other months, it could be more like $4,000.
Protect yourself against guardianship abuses
America has a large population of adults who are approaching advanced age -- and many of those adults are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse through the guardianship process.
Conflicts over control: Guardianship versus power of attorney
When a parent starts to have problems functioning independently, the situation can aggravate tensions between their adult children, especially if there's a dispute over who should be handling Mom or Dad's financial affairs.
