A homeowners association, or an HOA, is an association that owns and sells homes in a specific development area. When you agree to buy a home in an HOA, you get some benefits, such as general upkeep services for the neighborhood, but you also have to abide by the...
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Is your divorce stressing you out? Here are some things that could help
You know that your spouse has been calling, and you have paperwork that is supposed to be turned in. You know that you’re holding up the processing of your divorce, but you’re so upset and exhausted that you can’t even stomach looking at it. This burn out is totally...
Visitation problems? It could be time to modify child custody
If your ex-spouse continually ignores and disobeys the agreed-upon schedule for visitation, it could be time to request a modification of your child custody arrangement. That said, hopefully you don’t reach that point. It’s preferable to talk things out amicably...
Leave passwords as part of your estate plan
Life has changed dramatically in the past few decades. Back in the early 90s, the internet felt like a novelty. Now it’s everywhere. People use it for banking, shopping, chatting, researching, getting their news, watching sports and almost anything else you can...
How to ask for a divorce without causing more harm
Asking for a divorce has the potential to complicate your life in many ways. Once you share your true feelings, your personal life will never be the same, while the impact on your finances will be far-reaching. As you prepare to ask your spouse for a divorce, keep in...
Is divorce more common in rural or urban settings?
You know that divorce happens everywhere, to people of every age group, income bracket, ethnic and educational backgrounds. It happens to people in the city, the suburbs and in the country. Divorce in 2020 is just a part of the American experience, something that many...
Update your estate plan when you get a divorce
If you created an estate plan years or decades in advance, that’s an excellent first step to take. Far too many people put this off and never get around to it. However, since you made your plan well in advance, that does mean you need to update it from time to time so...
Is there a remedy when a neighbor encroaches on your property?
While you were away on vacation, your neighbors built a basketball court in their backyard to entertain their sports-loving kids. It’s a nice addition to their property. And, apparently, it’s a nice addition to part of your yard, too. Now that you look closely, the...
Try to avoid these mistakes after divorce
Raising your children after a divorce takes some special consideration. Everything they’ve known for their entire lives is changing suddenly, and they might have trouble coping with that. You’re bound to make some mistakes as you’re learning to navigate this new...
3 common estate planning errors
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not only for the wealthy. The reality is that just about everyone benefits by creating a solid estate plan. Those who fail to do so often find themselves facing unnecessary trouble. When crafting your estate plan, you...
