If a family member or friend has asked you to be the executor or trustee of their estate, you know that means they trust you with a big responsibility. But do you know if you should take it on? Even if the person is developing a clear, detailed estate plan with the...
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Month: May 2022
Virginia judge rules against restrictive provision in divorce
A Virginia Circuit Court judge recently ruled that a provision in the divorce between a couple with children was illegal and unenforceable. The couple’s divorce agreement included a clause that each parent was “to exercise great care prior to introducing” any new...
Use hard situations to teach your children how to handle conflicts
Parents have to ensure that they’re helping their children learn how to navigate through difficult situations. One of the most difficult situations that co-parents may have to endure is having an ex who is vindictive. This makes it challenging to deal with each other...
Potential reasons a prenup may not stand
If you're getting divorced and you have a prenuptial agreement in place already, or if you're considering creating a postnuptial agreement prior to a divorce, it's important to ensure that the agreement is actually going to stand in court. People often assume that it...
Reasons a parent can lose their visitation rights
When a romantic relationship breaks down and the couple has a child, the parents couple should agree on a custody plan. Ideally, the family court prefers a situation where the parents work together to create a parenting plan that serves their child’s best interest....