Moving Forward After Your Divorce - Part 1
So, your divorce is now complete and you are officially single! What’s next? First of all, there is probably a significant change to your life, whether you have been living apart from your ex for a while or have just recently parted ways. You are now free from the boundaries of marriage and what might have been a frustrating and chaotic divorce pr ...
What do the Terms Probate and Estate Planning Mean?
Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies, whether there is a will or not, to ensure that possessions and property go the intended people and that all taxes or debts are paid in full. In addition to the supervision of the distribution of assets and the authorization of payment to creditors, probate court also handles various ...
Introducing a New Partner After Divorce
As attorneys practicing family law, a question we receive quite often from clients who are going through divorce is “When can I introduce a new partner to my children?” While every situation is different and it may depend on your children’s ages and how committed you are to the new relationship, we usually advise to take your time with dating in g ...
An Overview of Guardianship And Who May Serve
You have probably heard the term guardianship used before whether it was recently in the media, or with regard to a child, or concerning an adult. You may have also wondered if a situation in your own life could benefit from a guardianship, but were unsure of exactly what it entailed. Staack, Simms & Reighard, PLLC, family and estate planning ...