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Writing a last will, with scattered crumpled paper

Taking Care of Your Estate Now to Protect Your Descendants Later

• Establishing a will or trust ensures that your wishes and the interests of your descendants are protected after death.  • Creating a living will and appointing someone as power of attorney can provide further assurance for medical and financial decisions.  • Consulting with a probate lawyer and setting up beneficiary designations can help ensure

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family eating together

Resolving Family Conflicts in Your Community

• Lack of education leads to disagreements, so providing educational programming and resources for those in need is important. • Poor communication can also cause tension, so organizations should host workshops to teach active listening and assertive language use. • Cultural differences can be addressed through multicultural festivals or intercultural dialogues. • Will and trust

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lawyer helping a couple go through divorce

Divorce Proceedings: Everything You Need to Know About the Process

Understand the legal requirements for filing for a divorce in your state. Have copies of any documents related to your marriage and financial documents such as tax returns and bank statements. Consider hiring an attorney specializing in family law to protect your rights throughout the process. An experienced lawyer can provide information about your legal

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A kid between divorcing parents

Preparing for Divorce: What to Do for the Sake of Children

Stress the importance of having a supportive family environment for children’s development, as it can positively affect their social skills, mental and physical health, and educational attainment. High levels of parental conflict during divorce can lead to adverse outcomes such as mental health challenges, risk-taking behaviors, and academic difficulties. Parents should make an effort to

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sad girl with parents fighting in the background

5 Ways to Settle Disputes Healthily Within Families

Use empathy and compassion to gain perspective from the other person’s point of view. Establish ground rules before beginning a conversation to focus on listening and understanding one another. Utilize arbitration techniques such as brainstorming solutions or taking turns speaking for a specific amount of time. Practice compromise by listening to one another and reflective

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Millennials View on a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a contract between two people before they marry. It outlines how the couple will handle their finances, property, and other assets in the event of a divorce or separation. When it comes to prenuptial agreements, millennials are a generation that is quickly changing the landscape. More millennials are choosing to sign

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Happy family

Buying a Property for Your Family: Four Important Steps

Few things are indeed more satisfying than buying your first home. Now, imagine the joy of starting a family and being able to buy a home for you, your spouse, and your children! It’s an exciting time, but it can be stressful too. You want to make sure that you find the right property for

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divorcing couple

The Law on Divorce: Factors that Can Affect the Process

Divorce is a legal process that dissolves a marriage. It is usually initiated by one of the spouses, and it can be contested or uncontested. When going through the divorce process, there are many things to keep in mind, such as child custody, property division, and alimony. Here are some basic factors that can affect the

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Moments When You Need to Call a Criminal Lawyer

If you’ve been accused of a crime, or if you’re the victim of one, then it’s important to get the help you need from a criminal lawyer. Law is not always clear-cut, and there are many grey areas. A criminal lawyer can advise you on what to do next and help represent you in court.

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homebuyer

10 Laws You Need to Know When Buying a Home

There are many laws that govern the home-buying process. Before you even begin looking for a house, it’s essential to know what you’re getting yourself into so that your search goes smoothly. You’ve probably heard about the ten most important laws that you need to know before buying a home, but what are they? Keep

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Writing a last will, with scattered crumpled paper

Taking Care of Your Estate Now to Protect Your Descendants Later

• Establishing a will or trust ensures that your wishes and the interests of your descendants are protected after death.  • Creating a living will and appointing someone as power of attorney can provide further assurance for medical and financial decisions.  • Consulting with a probate lawyer and setting up beneficiary designations can help ensure

Read More
family eating together

Resolving Family Conflicts in Your Community

• Lack of education leads to disagreements, so providing educational programming and resources for those in need is important. • Poor communication can also cause tension, so organizations should host workshops to teach active listening and assertive language use. • Cultural differences can be addressed through multicultural festivals or intercultural dialogues. • Will and trust

Read More
lawyer helping a couple go through divorce

Divorce Proceedings: Everything You Need to Know About the Process

Understand the legal requirements for filing for a divorce in your state. Have copies of any documents related to your marriage and financial documents such as tax returns and bank statements. Consider hiring an attorney specializing in family law to protect your rights throughout the process. An experienced lawyer can provide information about your legal

Read More
A kid between divorcing parents

Preparing for Divorce: What to Do for the Sake of Children

Stress the importance of having a supportive family environment for children’s development, as it can positively affect their social skills, mental and physical health, and educational attainment. High levels of parental conflict during divorce can lead to adverse outcomes such as mental health challenges, risk-taking behaviors, and academic difficulties. Parents should make an effort to

Read More
sad girl with parents fighting in the background

5 Ways to Settle Disputes Healthily Within Families

Use empathy and compassion to gain perspective from the other person’s point of view. Establish ground rules before beginning a conversation to focus on listening and understanding one another. Utilize arbitration techniques such as brainstorming solutions or taking turns speaking for a specific amount of time. Practice compromise by listening to one another and reflective

Read More
Couple discussing with someone

Millennials View on a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a contract between two people before they marry. It outlines how the couple will handle their finances, property, and other assets in the event of a divorce or separation. When it comes to prenuptial agreements, millennials are a generation that is quickly changing the landscape. More millennials are choosing to sign

Read More
Happy family

Buying a Property for Your Family: Four Important Steps

Few things are indeed more satisfying than buying your first home. Now, imagine the joy of starting a family and being able to buy a home for you, your spouse, and your children! It’s an exciting time, but it can be stressful too. You want to make sure that you find the right property for

Read More
divorcing couple

The Law on Divorce: Factors that Can Affect the Process

Divorce is a legal process that dissolves a marriage. It is usually initiated by one of the spouses, and it can be contested or uncontested. When going through the divorce process, there are many things to keep in mind, such as child custody, property division, and alimony. Here are some basic factors that can affect the

Read More
legal

Moments When You Need to Call a Criminal Lawyer

If you’ve been accused of a crime, or if you’re the victim of one, then it’s important to get the help you need from a criminal lawyer. Law is not always clear-cut, and there are many grey areas. A criminal lawyer can advise you on what to do next and help represent you in court.

Read More
homebuyer

10 Laws You Need to Know When Buying a Home

There are many laws that govern the home-buying process. Before you even begin looking for a house, it’s essential to know what you’re getting yourself into so that your search goes smoothly. You’ve probably heard about the ten most important laws that you need to know before buying a home, but what are they? Keep

Read More
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