You may consider your pet to be a part of your family. But have you made any provisions for the possibility that they may outlive you? If you want to ensure that they continue to have a good, safe life, you need to include them in your estate planning. Here are some of the options: Pet Bequest Legally, you can’t leave any possessions or money to your pet. You can, however, leave your pet and money to a caretaker.…
Read More »When you file for divorce, it means you have to deal with a difficult and complex legal situation at the same time that your emotions are probably in turmoil. One thing you have to decide is whether you’re going to try to navigate through the legal maze yourself or you’re going to hire an attorney experienced in these matters. Below are some of the basic steps that have to be done in order to file for divorce.…
Read More »An expert witness is used in a child custody case to help one side convince the judge that they (rather than their spouse) should be the one that gets custody of the child. If your lawyer is using an expert witness, this witness will either suggest that the child particularly needs your care and attention, or will demonstrate that the other parent getting custody would not be in your child’s best interest.…
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