12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 4 – The Initial Status Conference
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step four: the initial status conference. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through...
Financial Statements & Divorce: How to Value a Small Business and Protect Your Rights
Accounting is called the language of business and that’s not bad, because it helps you communicate with financial people and business people. In a family law case, accounting knowledge helps you (or your attorney, CPA or financial expert) ask the right questions to...
Veterans Benefits: Know Your Rights
The issue of veterans benefits comes up a lot in a military divorce, as well as in estate planning. These benefits are paid to veterans with disabilities that occurred during active service or were aggravated by active service. They are paid monthly. I have assisted...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 5 – Discovery & Depositions
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step five: discovery and epositions. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their way through it....
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
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step six: hiring a CFI, PRE, vocational evaluator, real estate appraiser and other experts. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 7 – Motions to Compel and Telephone Conferences
For the next several months, the Andersen Law PC blog will spell out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on step seven: motions to compel and telephone conferences. As we track the divorce process, we will also follow two divorcing couples making their...