If you bought your pet before you got married, that pet likely gets to stay with you after a divorce. It is not a marital asset, but a separate asset that you brought to the marriage. Your spouse had nothing to do with the purchase and has no ownership rights....
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Year: 2022
Essential reasons to draft a will
Drafting a will is arguably one of the most important things a person can do. However, some studies suggest that over half of American adults have not done so. There are numerous reasons why individuals may be hesitant about developing an estate plan. Outlined below...
3 reasons families could struggle with probate disputes
You would think that the tragedy of losing a family member would strengthen the bonds of those who survive with one another. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Some families end up torn apart by the probate process when someone dies. Conflict can arise for...
Advantages of mediation in a business dispute
Business disputes are going to happen. Maybe you’ll get in a dispute with your business partner. Perhaps you are a contractor who hires subcontractors, and disputes could arise with one of them. You could also have a dispute with a different business owner, perhaps...
2 signs your ex could be alienating you from your child
Sharing custody can be difficult at best especially if the divorce was contested and there is a lot of bad blood between you and your ex. An uncooperative ex can make co-parenting difficult for pretty much everyone. When your ex is actively trying to damage your...
A DUI conviction can hurt your career in a number of ways
It usually starts with, “Trust me, officer, I am fine. I only had a glass of wine over dinner. I am definitely not drunk.” However, as far as the law is concerned, you are not fine. There is a pretty good chance your blood alcohol content (BAC) level exceeds the legal...
Totten trusts: Part of a well-rounded estate plan
Many adults have financial accounts that they want to pass down to their loved ones. You may assume that this will be complicated, but it isn’t. Most people get these accounts into the hands of their loved ones through the use of a Totten trust. While it’s called a...
Is your custody agreement set in stone?
You and your former spouse have recently divorced and it’s time to get on with the co-parenting relationship. The court has signed off on a custody arrangement that works in the best interests of the child. Frequently, co-parents are able to make a success out of the...
Are sobriety checkpoints legal in North Dakota?
There are several ways that police officers might encounter someone who is under the influence on the roads. Police officers monitoring traffic may notice erratic driving and conduct a one-on-one traffic stop to evaluate someone for signs of alcohol impairment. Police...
What is constructive possession?
With housing costs spiraling, you can’t afford to be picky about your roommates – so you turned a blind eye to some of their more questionable activities. You suspected that they were dealing drugs, but you figured you had “plausible deniability” as long as you didn’t...