Divorce is certainly going to impact your finances on numerous levels, and that can also have an impact on your retirement options. Remember that gray divorce is growing more common, so more and more people who are ending their marriages are close to retirement age....
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Year: 2022
3 things to include in a business contract
Misunderstandings and problems can occur whenever two people deal with each other. It is as true for business as it is for personal relationships. While relatively few couples put things into writing at the start of their relationship, you definitely need to do so for...
Why leaving your house to the kids could be problematic
If you only have one child, leaving them the house and everything else you own is simple. If you have more than one child, things get complicated. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind as you proceed with your estate plans: Estate planning requires you to...
How do people defend against North Dakota DUI charges?
People get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges frequently in North Dakota, and the vast majority of those arrested will plead guilty. Many drivers assume that it is impossible to defeat DUI charges. Even if they believe the breath test results were...
Is your spouse being difficult over custody? Should you be too?
Not everyone is happy about getting divorced. Sometimes that is because they are a difficult person, other times it is because they are scared. If your spouse is unhappy, they could make divorcing and co-parenting difficult. You could, of course, choose to react in...
What happens to your debts when you die?
Your personal wealth includes all of your property and assets, while your financial obligations or liabilities include your debt and recurring bills. Many people put a lot of consideration into what happens to their property when they die but very little thought about...
I’m getting divorced: Will I lose my farm?
It’s no secret that nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Every day, people from all walks of life face the decision of whether or not to divorce their spouse. Going through the process is difficult for anyone, but for a farmer, the process can be quite...
How can you work better with your co-parent?
Working with your co-parent to ensure the children have everything they need is important. Unfortunately, not all parents are able to work as a team when they don’t agree on things. Being able to make decisions through negotiations can help you focus on the...
Why do people fight over wills?
Your parents built up their estate over the course of their lifetime. They want their assets to secure the future of their friends and family. They made all the preparations for their estate’s distribution. When the time finally comes for the reading of the will,...
When business partners argue: options for resolution
Like a family, many business partners find success by putting all of their emotions and dreams into the partnership. It is only to be expected from driven, entrepreneurial people. But those emotions can run too high when there is a dispute between partners. In an...