12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 5 – Discovery & Depositions
More paperwork! Angela Aingel could not believe she had more financial and parenting “homework” to do. Her attorney had explained to her that she would need to serve DISCOVERY on her soon-to-be-ex-husband Art. “We already did all that financial stuff!” Angela...
Estate and Gift Tax: 12 Things Those Transferring Millions Should Know
When it comes to issues relating to family law and estate planning, it’s not usual to be unaware of how the system works until it’s your turn to be involved in it. And at times, particularly during an election cycle, gift and estate taxes are in the news with a lot of...
Yours, Mine & Ours: Estate Planning for Married Couples
When it comes time for couples to consider estate planning, there are several aspects of it that must be looked at and decided on. Below are 16 points of estate planning that you and your spouse may need to address, depending on your situation. Preserving the Estate...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 6 – Hiring a CFI, PRE, Vocational Evaluator, Real Estate Appraiser and Other Experts
Art Aingel came home from work to find a series of emails from his attorney. She wanted to know if he was interested in hiring any expert witnesses or professional evaluators for his divorce. He really did not know the answer to that question. All he knew was that he...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 7 – Motions to Compel and Telephone Conferences
“What the heck is a Motion to Compel?” Draco DeVille shouted into his cell phone to his buddy Art Aingel. Both of them were going through divorces. While neither of them were enjoying the process, Art and Angela Aingel’s divorce had been relatively calm....
Small Business Tips: Factors to Consider When Leasing Office Space
Deciding the location and operating conditions of a small business is an important decision to make. Certain types of small businesses may be operated from home, including those who do work such as graphic designers and consultants, off-site services such as...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 8 – Temporary Orders Hearing
Desdemona DeVille and Angela Aingel sat on the bench by the country club where they had just finished a less-than-heated round of tennis. The whole match, Desdemona had kept stopping play and motioning Angela to the net so she could either boast about the Motion to...
What To Do When Your Ex Won’t Let You See Your Child
When a parent won’t allow another parent to see their child in accordance with a parenting plan or custody arrangement, often the injured party doesn’t know what to do. Fortunately, there are some ways to challenge another parent not allowing you to see your child or...