Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Divorce and the sale of your home often go hand in hand. Below are some tips from Carolyn Hasser, a local Realtor with Roberts Brothers. Getting your home ready to sell If you’re thinking of selling, here are a few tips to help you get top dollar for your home! 1. Spruce up your yard […]
10 ways you can best prepare for your divorce
We all know that divorces can become very ugly, very fast. It is not in your best interest to have your head in the clouds when your spouse is thinking strategically. Top Ten Ways to Prepare for Divorce: Hire an Attorney Immediately! Gather Copies of Records and Crucial Documents Have Access to Your Own […]
Visitation Agreements when Distance is an Issue
https://youtu.be/SPurEjYgBEk Visitation Agreements when Distance is an Issue
Tips for Helping Children Cope with Holiday Stress
For most children the holidays are happy, fun and exciting. Children are on a break from school, and the holidays serve as a time to see friends and relatives and enjoy special food and family traditions. For some children, however, the holidays can be stressful and confusing. When parents are newly divorced, the holidays often […]
Divorce: A New Year’s Resolution?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLblOS4GT4cJanuary is traditionally a time for new beginnings. Many people set New Year’s Resolutions for themselves, and they begin to turn over new leaves in their lives. During these new beginnings, January is also the time we see the most new divorce filings. If you have been contemplating the idea of divorcing your significant other, […]
How Do You Determine Your Filing Status for Income Taxes?
By: Brandi Morgan, CPA It is very important to select the correct filing status as this will impact the amount of your standard deduction and your tax rate. You may fall into more than one category, so you should choose the one the produces the lowest overall tax. An individual may be single, a surviving […]
What is Mediation?
https://youtu.be/KZ2in50ljdE What is Mediation? Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution where a third party neutral, typically a lawyer, facilitates a settlement agreement in your case. Mediation is confidential and mediators are impartial. The mediator does not “decide” or “rule” on the outcome; the mediator’s role is assisting in identifying issues, facilitating communication, focusing […]
Warning Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse and neglect is rampant, and we all have a duty to protect children. The US Department of Health and Human Services has published the following list to aid the public in recognizing signs of abuse and neglect in children: The Child 1. Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance2. Has not received help […]
Talking With Your Children About Divorce
Divorce can be a difficult situation for all parties involved, especially the children. Many children are confused about the situation and do not understand why their parents are separating. Although this can be difficult, talking with children is a crucial part of the puzzle when you are dealing with a divorce. Parents often put off […]
Making Blended Families Work During the Holidays
After going through a divorce or re-marriage, many changes can take place. Making things work for a new blended family does come with tests, but they do not have to be difficult. With the holiday closing in a blended family may run into a few challenges. These challenges can be countless, but they do not […]