What Effects Does Divorce Have on my Estate Plan?
The divorce has been finalized, your belongings have been split up, and for the first time in months you feel like you might finally be getting used to this new life you’ve begun. Separation and divorce are emotional situations. When you are focused on the important issues of alimony, equitable distribution, child custody, and child […]
Consider the Gift of Estate Planning Because… Life Happens
Some recent clients of mine apologized for the length of time it took them to finalize their estate plan. It had been almost a year since our initial conference – when we first sat down to discuss their circumstances and their goals in the event of death or incapacity. It’s not uncommon, as an estate […]
Equitable Distribution and Your House’s Worth: Asking a Realtor May Cost You.
A common effort made to save money in equitable distribution cases could actually end up costing the divorcing parties a lot of money. In most equitable distribution cases, which is the division of marital assets and debts, the most common item of property dealt with is that of real estate. Almost every case involves at […]
The Intricacies of Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
When the Supreme Court announced its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges* last summer, it was rightly viewed as a victory for equality for same-sex couples across the country. As a result of the ruling, same-sex marriages that had once been ignored, disregarded, or deemed illegal were immediately granted the same full faith and credit as […]
To Sell or Not to Sell When Legally Separated
Home. It’s where memories are made. It’s where you lay down your head at night after a long day. It’s where you feel comfortable and safe. Though, if you have recently legally separated from your spouse, your “home” may feel more like a “house” these days. Some family law clients hold on to the idea […]
SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR DIVORCE
It’s that time of year. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is staying out longer, leaves are growing back on the trees, and flowers are starting to bloom. This is the time of year when magazines and housekeeping gurus like Southern Living and Martha Stewart publish articles to remind us all that it’s time […]
Need an Estate Planning Attorney?
Do you have an estate plan in place? Do you know who your children would live with if you died tomorrow? Do you know how your assets would be distributed? These are tough topics that no one likes to think about, but there is no time like the present to schedule an appointment to meet […]
Finally Handling Your Estate Planning?
Is finally getting around to estate planning among your goals for 2012? Take the first step by learning more about the various aspects of estate planning. Get more information at our website – Practice Area: Estate Planning. Let our experienced attorneys at Sodoma Law help.