ron7732Mar 10, 20212 min“Deathbed Marriages” vulnerable to challengesDear Clients and Friends, “Deathbed marriages” between couples where a suitor (often a much younger one) marries someone with a short...
ron7732Mar 3, 20214 minThe pandemic and the option of living with your parents or your adult childrenDear Clients and Friends, The way families are living day to day has changed dramatically over the past several months due to the...
ron7732Feb 18, 20212 minWhat is the difference between a conservatorship and a guardianship?Dear Clients and Friends, The key difference between a conservatorship and guardianship ie that the former is for adults and the latter...
ron7732Feb 11, 20212 minBoth spouses can share in gift from husband’s familyDear Clients and Friends, A recent South Dakota case makes clear that a gift to a married couple from one spouse’s family will count as a...
ron7732Feb 4, 20212 minMom can’t move kids away without court consentDear Clients and Friends, A mother who wanted to move her kids 90 minutes from their father who shared joint custody, couldn’t do so...
ron7732Jan 28, 20212 minEstate Planning and taking care of your minor childrenDear Clients and Friends, A living trust does not determine guardianship for a minor child. A living trust only discusses assets and the...
ron7732Jan 14, 20212 minEx-wife can ‘claw back’ millions in hidden assetsDear Clients and Friends, When marriages go bad feelings can be raw. Some are tempted to want to hide assets to punish your soon-to-be...
ron7732Jan 7, 20212 minCOVID-era divorce solutions could outlive pandemicDear Clients and Friends, The Covid-19 crisis has impacted every aspect of life, including divorce. With courthouses closed to the...
ron7732Dec 17, 20202 minLiving with your parents (or adult children)Dear Clients and Friends, The way families are living has changed dramatically over the past several months due to the pandemic. Most...
ron7732Dec 4, 20204 minChild Custody Orders and Move-Away disputesDear Clients and Friends, When parents decide to divorce (or separate if they were never married), they will need to make custody...
ron7732Nov 12, 20202 minFamily trust could prohibit beneficiaries from going to courtDear Clients and Friends, When setting up trusts for children, grandchildren and other family members, one has a greater ability to limit...
ron7732Nov 5, 20203 minProtection for unmarried parents in CaliforniaDear Clients and Friends, Every family faces diverse challenges, even in sunny California. When unmarried parents in California separate,...
ron7732Oct 14, 20202 minWife’s stake in business subject to ‘marketability discount’Dear Clients and Friends, One of the most contentious issues that can arise in a divorce is the status of a family business, particularly...
ron7732Oct 8, 20203 minPros and Cons on divorcing spouses living togetherDear Clients and Friends, The first step in a divorce is usually for one member of the couple to “walk out.” But increasingly, divorcing...
ron7732Oct 1, 20201 minEstate planning and one’s added peace of mindDear Clients and Friends, Many persons only get around to having a documented estate plan at the proverbial last minute, i.e. elderly and...
ron7732Sep 24, 20202 minModifying your support agreement during a pandemicDear Clients and Friends, The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on millions of Americans’ financial situations. Layoffs, reduced...
ron7732Sep 3, 20203 minHow relocating can impact your divorceDear Clients and Friends, It is not uncommon for someone getting divorced to think about moving to a different state. Maybe s/he live far...
ron7732Aug 27, 20202 minModifying your support agreement during a pandemicDear Clients and Friends, The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on millions of Americans’ financial situations. Layoffs, reduced...
ron7732Aug 20, 20203 minWhen to sell your parents’ home: The tax consequencesDear Clients and Friends, Let’s say you’ve known for years that you are inheriting your father’s home when he dies. Hopefully, you also...
ron7732Aug 13, 20203 minShould divorcing couples sell their house?Dear Clients and Friends, Aside from child custody, one of the most emotionally charged issues in a divorce is usually who gets to keep...