– Dr. Seuss
It’s been in the works for more than eight years. The “Achieving a Better Life Experience” Act, also known as ABLE, was the idea of a father who had a daughter with Down syndrome. After presenting his idea to the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia, and it ended up in front of Rep. Ander Crenshaw, (R-FL). Rep. Crenshaw fought…
It’s not all that uncommon for a spouse to attempt to conceal assets from his or her soon-to-be ex-spouse. There are a number of reasons why a spouse would want to hide assets, but it usually boils down to not having to share any with his or her spouse. So how do you know if your spouse is hiding assets…
The divorce rate for parents of disabled children is higher than that of the rest of the country. Some researchers put the divorce rate of kids with autism as high as 85 percent. Most of these children have a more difficult time with divorce than children who are considered healthy. A disabled child does put a strain on their family.…
When many people think of a prenuptial agreement, they may think about celebrity couples who want to protect the millions in property and real estate that each has. This is often true when it comes to the wealthiest of couples, but for everyday people entering into their second marriage — or even their third or fourth marriages — prenuptial agreements…
Getting a divorce can be contentious at the best of times, but serious conflicts need to be addressed as soon as possible to avoid slowing the divorce process or ending up fighting in court, which can be costly. The way you work with your spouse can help you move through divorce faster, and good negotiating skills are helpful in getting…
It doesn’t matter if you are the spouse who makes the decision to file for divorce or the spouse who is on the receiving end of the divorce papers, you will more than likely find yourself experiencing a wide range of emotions from relief, happiness and hope to sadness, anger and anxiety in the immediate aftermath of these definitive actions.…
In a previous post, our blog touched on the topic of who needs a prenuptial agreement, briefly explaining that it may be a viable option for those entering a marriage with assets or children from a prior marriage. While these points are certainly correct, it is perhaps worthwhile to examine this issue of who needs a prenuptial agreement in a…
While we tend to think of divorce as being the exclusive domain of younger people who may have decided to tie the knot too soon or middle age people who are no longer happy being married, this is perhaps too narrow of a view. The reality is that people from all walks of life commonly pursue divorce for reasons that…
It would be incorrect and perhaps even a bit disingenuous to say that the initial decision to end your marriage will be entirely stress free. Indeed, the reality is that while you will more than likely come to appreciate the opportunity to start anew once your divorce is finalized, the process of getting there can often prove to be nerve-wracking.…
It would be incorrect and perhaps even a bit disingenuous to say that the initial decision to end your marriage will be entirely stress free. Indeed, the reality is that while you will more than likely come to appreciate the opportunity to start anew once your divorce is finalized, the process of getting there can often prove to be nerve-wracking.…