Monthly Archives: August 2019
HOAs/Condos Required to Have Formal Dispute Resolution Policy
It’s not uncommon for presidents of HOAs and condo owners to have to deal with disputes from time to time. Homeowners and renters may not agree with rulemakers about certain things, such as fees, regulations, pets, decorations and generally bad behavior from others. When HOA and condo disputes occur, some states require that there… Read More »
Types of Real Estate Transactions
The most expensive thing you’ll ever buy is a home, unless you’re a millionaire who can afford private jets and islands. Buying or selling a home is a huge real estate transaction, and if you don’t know what to expect during this process, you could end up losing a lot of money. Each time… Read More »
What to Discuss With Your Divorce Lawyer
You’ve decided that your marriage is no longer worth saving and divorce is the only answer. This is undoubtedly a sad but common situation. After all, nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. In any case, this may be your first divorce. As a result, you may be overwhelmed or simply not very… Read More »
Coping With Divorce
We grow up believing that marriages are supposed to last forever, but the reality is that they end quite often. In 2017, there were more than 787,000 divorces in the United States alone. This means that more than 1.6 million people had to deal with the aftermath of a divorce. Divorce is different for… Read More »
Discussing Finances as Co-Parents
After a divorce with children involved, the spouses will be a part of each other’s lives until at least the children turn 18. While some divorces are amicable, others are contentious, and this can make situations awkward. Child custody arrangements may be a constant source of drama as it is. Having to discuss money… Read More »
Can Rapists Get Child Custody in Florida?
When a child’s parents are married, child custody is typically not an issue. When parents split up, they will often decide on custody themselves or have a judge decide if they cannot come to an agreement. But what happens if a woman is raped and becomes pregnant? Can the rapist petition for custody of… Read More »
Bezos Divorce Final; Both Jeff and Mackenzie Rank Among Richest
In a divorce, both parties usually end up worse off financially. The marital assets are split between the spouses. As a result, the marital home is often sold and the parties have to downsize to a smaller home or even an apartment. A spouse who may have stayed at home with the children must… Read More »
Common Probate Issues
In an ideal world, everything would go smoothly when a loved one died. The person would have a will or trust in place, everything would be divided fairly among family members and everyone would be able to move on with their lives quickly. However, this is rarely the case. Family members often get quite… Read More »