Divorce is difficult, but it can be particularly hard for business owners. Apart from the usual divorce pressures, you also have to face the possibility of losing or sharing the business you sacrificed so much for with your soon-to-be ex. If your spouse directly or...
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How can I protect my retirement investments in divorce?
Whether you’re still decades away from retirement when you divorce or it’s just around the corner, it’s crucial to protect the retirement savings you’ve worked so hard for. It can make all the difference between retiring on your terms and living a comfortable life and...
2 reasons to refer injured clients to a personal injury firm
Like most general practice attorneys, you want to be there for your clients any time they need help with a legal matter. You may have spent years developing a rapport with them and worry that an outside referral will harm that relationship. You may feel reasonably...
Can I afford to get divorced if I have a large amount of assets?
High-asset divorces don’t have to be long, expensive and messy or even combative. Two power couples who have divorced in recent years have demonstrated that. When Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda announced their divorce two years ago after more...
What is Med-Pay coverage for motorists in Virginia?
Every motorist in Virginia typically needs to carry liability coverage. In fact, lawmakers have recently implemented a program to gradually increase the amount of coverage required by drivers in the next few years to better cover the rising costs of medical care and...
Couples with special needs kids face unique challenges during a divorce
There’s no question that having a child with any kind of special needs can put a strain on a marriage. Everything from misplaced guilt to added financial obligations to differences in how the child should be treated can drive spouses apart. Oftentimes, they’re both...
Changing your child’s designated legal guardian
One of the things that motivates many younger adults to begin the estate planning process is the birth or adoption of a child. It is always wise to obtain or update wills when your first child comes along, so you can choose a legal guardian for them in case something...
What is a power of attorney?
Estate plans typically include a will that itemizes a testator's assets and a list of people who will inherit them. A will may also name an executor of the estate, who will perform all the necessary actions of preparing the estate for distribution, such as validating...
Can sentimental items be taken from a house before probate?
When parents pass away, children and other heirs may know that there are items in that home with a lot of sentimental value. An example could be an art collection or a book collection. There are also many minor items to which people attach sentimental value, which may...
What rights do I have if I had a retinal tear in a car accident?
Head injuries, back injuries, broken bones and bruises are what most people think of when they consider the potential consequences of a car wreck – but some accidents cause accident victims to lose their vision. Your retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the...