Family and Parenting
How To Create a Welcoming Space for Children in a New Home Following Divorce
July 15, 2021
Moving into a new home can be exciting, but that excitement can quickly wane if it is because their parents are splitting up. Learn how to ease the transition and make a welcoming space.
Co-Parenting After Divorce Narrows Gender Pay Gap, Improves Quality of Life for Mom, Dad, and Kids
June 24, 2021
Single and divorced mothers have continued to struggle to earn as much as men. Learn how co-parenting can help narrow the gender pay gap.
Divorced Dads Drive Carpool, Too: How Families Can Share Household and Parenting Responsibilities After Divorce
May 27, 2021
Balancing work and allocating parental responsibilities between parents can be a challenge, particularly if both parents work outside the home. This challenge can be further exacerbated when parents get divorced, and their children begin to rotate between two households.
5 Cheap and Easy Ways To Make Your First Single Mother’s Day Meaningful for You and Your Children
May 5, 2021
Being single on Mother's Day can hurt, especially if it's your first and you're used to celebrating it in a particular way. Whether you initiated your divorce or your spouse imposed it on you, embracing a single lifestyle can take some getting used to. We have 5 ways you can help ease the transition and make the day special for your and your children.
Is it Time for a Legal Checkup?
April 15, 2021
It's important to visit your physician when you notice some change in your health. A medical checkup offers you a chance to discuss issues with your doctor, ask questions, and get professional input on your overall health. Like your annual checkup with your doctor, a regular review of your estate plan with your attorney will help you minimize the risk of future unexpected hardships that might arise from incomplete or outdated documents.
The Importance of Family Dinners After Divorce
April 13, 2021
With the chaos typical during a divorce, it can be easy to let certain traditions fall through the cracks. One common tradition that often falls by the wayside is the family dinner. However, family dinners after divorce can be an important part of the recovery process for everyone, including your ex. Here are a few reasons why.
How Estate Planning Can Prevent Elder Abuse
April 1, 2021
Stanley, 73 years old, recently passed away. He never married or had any children. Stanley lived alone in his home and was self-sufficient until his health began to decline last year. Not wishing to burden his nieces and nephews, Stanley took it upon himself to hire a home health aide to come to his home and care for him. The pandemic restrictions prevented his niece, Cathy, with whom he had always had a close relationship, from visiting him. However, she called often. She even made an effort to see him but was only allowed window visits by the care worker and never provided the opportunity for in-person visits before his death. Cathy had no idea her uncle was being neglected and abused. To prevent a similar scenario from happening to you or someone you love, here's what you should know.
Estate Planning for a Single Parent
March 19, 2021
The percentage of children who live in a single-parent household has increased significantly. While estate planning for single parents is similar to estate planning for families with two parents, you should take special consideration and outline specific provisions in your estate plan if you're a single parent due to death, divorce, or life choice. If you're a single parent, estate planning should become a high priority.
Tips for Talking To Your Parents About Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19
March 12, 2021
The only guarantee we have in life is that we’re all going to die someday. If we’re lucky enough, we’ll do this when we’re old, slipping peacefully away in our sleep. But, inevitably, it will happen to each of us regardless of age or health. Unfortunately, too many people pass away without addressing their estate planning and die without leaving a will. Dying without a will, referred to as intestate, is just one of the issues that can come from not addressing your estate planning while you’re alive.
What Happens if My Ex Doesn’t Want Our Kids To Get the COVID Vaccine?
March 2, 2021
As if co-parenting during a pandemic wasn't complicated enough, a lot of parents have a new worry to add to their plates: a widely controversial COVID-19 vaccine.