If you and your spouse are divorcing, other than the custody of any children, the division of your property is likely the biggest issue you will face. Typically, the family home and any vacation homes or rental properties, along with the retirement accounts, are the...
Month: May 2021
How to keep flirting from becoming sexual harassment at work
Having a flirtatious dynamic with someone at work isn't always a bad thing. Those who work in sales or customer-facing positions often find that a couple of humorous insinuations are all that they need to get on the good side of a customer or client. Others may enjoy...
Can you bring a bad-faith claim against your insurer?
Insurance companies can come up with more reasons to avoid paying a claim than children can for not doing homework. While some may be legitimate, many are not. Insurance companies make more money if they make claiming difficult. They have a right to carry out a full...
You don’t have to leave your business to all of your heirs
Many people who own businesses would like to pass their companies on to their children. When making a business succession plan, they assume that means all of their children should get an equal share. You can do this if you’d like, but it certainly isn't a...
Is it wise to ask for alimony as a lump sum?
You’re a stay-at-home parent, as you have been for the last 10 years. When you and your spouse decided to have children, you also decided that your spouse could continue working to grow their business and you would quit your career to care for the kids. Over the last...