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 largest assets to divide. But along with those big-ticket assets, don’t forget some smaller, but
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 the playful camaraderie that comes from having a flirtatious relationship with some
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 investigation of any claim. They have an obligation to pay valid ones. It
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 requirement. You must decide what is best for your family and for the business
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 decade, your spouse’s business has done quite well. You’re used to
If you’ve ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you’re likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Virtually every employer in this country must abide by this federal law. It protects you from discrimination based on disability, gender, religion,
Mediation is a popular way to settle all sorts of legal issues. One area it is commonly used for is insurance disputes. Mediation involves two parties trying to reach an outcome that is satisfactory for both. It has significant advantages over other forms of settling legal issues. What are the advantages of mediation? Many divorcing couples choose mediation. It allows them to
Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime. There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
Whether you are ready to retire or simply want to move on to something new, you may want to sell your business. As the owner, you might hope to sell it to a family member or business partner. You could also have an outside investor who wants to take over your already successful company. One of the things you can
Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple’s marriage — but a dependent spouse’s expenses are also a big factor. Changing an existing divorce decree and alimony amounts may take some legal wrangling, and there’s no guarantee
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 largest assets to divide. But along with those big-ticket assets, don’t forget some smaller, but
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 the playful camaraderie that comes from having a flirtatious relationship with some
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 investigation of any claim. They have an obligation to pay valid ones. It
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 requirement. You must decide what is best for your family and for the business
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 decade, your spouse’s business has done quite well. You’re used to
If you’ve ever read through your employee manual or the poster in your workplace breakroom detailing your rights, then you’re likely to have seen the terminology Title VII. This refers to a portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Virtually every employer in this country must abide by this federal law. It protects you from discrimination based on disability, gender, religion,
Mediation is a popular way to settle all sorts of legal issues. One area it is commonly used for is insurance disputes. Mediation involves two parties trying to reach an outcome that is satisfactory for both. It has significant advantages over other forms of settling legal issues. What are the advantages of mediation? Many divorcing couples choose mediation. It allows them to
Sexual harassment has long been a problem in the American workplace. In fact, some studies suggest that at least 80% of women will face sexual harassment during their lifetime. There are few signs that this trend is on a decline either. Some workers are more vulnerable to being taken advantage of than others, however. Knowing more about this subject can help you protect
Whether you are ready to retire or simply want to move on to something new, you may want to sell your business. As the owner, you might hope to sell it to a family member or business partner. You could also have an outside investor who wants to take over your already successful company. One of the things you can
Alimony is still quite popular among divorcing couples here in Massachusetts. The Alimony Reform Act dictates how judges should base alimony decisions, in large part, on the length of a couple’s marriage — but a dependent spouse’s expenses are also a big factor. Changing an existing divorce decree and alimony amounts may take some legal wrangling, and there’s no guarantee
