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Urban Gardening as a Solution for Food Insecurity and Development of Communities
What is urban gardening and how could it help your family? With the increasing popularity, it might be time to jump in and help your community with an urban garden.
Can the Courts Modify or Terminate Alimony post Divorce?
Attorney Latrice Knighton of Sterling Lawyers explains how the landmark case Vander Perren v. Vander Perren sets the precedent for how the court rules on how maintenance can be reduced or terminated by the courts years later after the divorce was settled.
How to Choose a Financial Advisor For Your Family
When choosing a financial advisor, decide if you need all aspects of financial planning or an investment advisor only. You'll want to ask how the financial advisor is compensated, what type of clients they work with, examples of success, up-to-date credentials, references, and finally if they are a fiduciary.
Is a Degree Considered Marital Property in a Divorce?
What is the reason to why a higher-education degree is not considered to be a part of marital assets? How will that affect you and your current situation?
How to Create a Successful Parenting Plan
Your judge will require you to develop a parenting plan before granting a divorce. Conflict between you and the other parent can be minimized and a successful plan can be created with these three simple tips.
How to Effectively Prepare for Divorce Court
You want to handle your divorce on your own but you are uncertain about what to expect in court. Here are three things you should know will be expected of you by the judge handling your divorce.
These 3 Questions Will Help You Know Whether to Stay or Leave
You want to end a relationship. And maybe you are considering a divorce. Saying it out loud — even in your mind — makes you feel scared, uncertain, and guilty about whether you are making the right choice. If this is you, you must ask yourself these three questions…
What Documents Should You Collect in a Divorce?
Collect the things you need before it's too late! Get ahead while you can in the early stages of divorce by getting the documents you need.
The Benefits of a Marital Settlement Agreement in Divorce
The goal of a marital settlement agreement is to avoid a costly trail and get the best outcome that suits each party in a divorce. An attorney will create the agreement, which will outline all aspects of the divorce.
3 Suggestions for Dealing with a Rude or Disrespectful Spouse/Co-Parent
You never imagined that you would have to deal with a rude and impolite spouse. You are going through a divorce and you are disappointed by how your spouse is acting. You ask yourself what you should do to end the bad behavior. Here are 3 suggestions to determine what you should do next.
How to Deal with Your Spouse's Debt
You recently learned that you spouse has a lot more debt than you knew of. Your spouse only told you about the debt because you filed for divorce, and now wants you to take half of it. What can you do?
Top Secrets to Home Buying While Divorcing
Are you worried about where you are going to live after your divorce? Do you want to purchase a home during a divorce but unsure if it is possible? Or, what to do if you want to purchase a home during your divorce? We talk with Anne Brannon, AVP Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Johnson Bank, who gives you helpful tips to securing a mortgage for your next home now.
How to Maintain Your Warrior Spirit When Facing Obstacles
We all face obstacles or challenges. And most of the time the obstacles or challenges are unexpected and unwanted. But, you can learn many things from the situation. Here are some tips to get you through the challenges.
The Importance of Being You
We live in a world where someone is always trying to change us or set expectations on how we should think, feel and behave. But, our thoughts, feelings and actions are soo important. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Here are some tips to help you feel comfortable being yourself.
3 Reasons To Throw Away Your Goals (Get What You Want Differently)
A successful relationship requires that you build a strong financial future together, remain in-sync raising your children, and stay focused on keeping your romantic relationship alive — which all require significantly more time and effort than most people imagine.
Top Secrets to Selling a Home During Divorce
Are you going through a divorce and want to get out of your home mortgage? Do you want to sell your home? Are you worried about getting enough money out of the sale of your home? We have asked a top realtor the most frequently asked questions from clients going through a divorce and complied the answers here to help you decide what the best steps for you to get the most money out of the sale of your home.
How to Propel Your Career and Lower Alimony
Will I have to pay alimony? How long will I have to pay alimony? These are top questions most divorcing people want to know. The answer depends on how much your spouse makes and whether they are earning the most money based on their experience and education. Understand how a vocational expert can help increase your spouse's income and lower your alimony.
We interview an expert, Sarah Holmes of Vocational Professionals, to address some of your concerns about your spouse and their employment opportunities. You can learn more about Sarah Holmes at www.vocpros.com.
Common Questions on Finances During Divorce
Are you worrying, “Can afford to divorce?” The answer simply is maybe. Its time to talk about creating a new budget, looking at debts and understanding your retirement future. We have some very helpful answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions – all answered by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Debra Melvin of Investors Advisory Group.
You can learn more about Debra Melvin at InvestorsAdvisoryGroup.com.
How to Avoid being Charged with a Crime During Divorce
Are you and your spouse constantly fighting? Do you or your spouse threaten to call the police? It is always better to avoid conflict with your spouse and not involve the police when you are going through a divorce. But, if you are being investigated by the police, here are some things that you need to know to avoid an injunction or being charged with a crime.
How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal
Are you worried about what is going to happen to your home in your divorce? Do you want to keep the home if you can afford it? Or, are you hoping to get a large pay out from your spouse who wants to keep your home? For many people, the value given by a home appraiser has significant impact on the outcome of your divorce. Discover what the process entails and how to prepare for it in my interview with home appraiser Rick Vozar of Vozar Service Appraisals, Inc.