If you are going through a divorce, you may be experiencing a wide range of unpleasant emotions over the last few months, whether that's anger, shame, guilt or heartbreak. Dealing with these emotions in a healthy way can be one of the most difficult aspects of a...
Month: April 2021
Why you need a new mortgage if you keep the home in a divorce
If you’re getting a divorce and you would like to keep the family home, you’re certainly not alone. Many people want to stay in the same home, often to make things go smoothly or so that the children do not have to move. It’s also a major asset and they may not want...
Is it best to sell the house when you get divorced?
If you own a house and you’re getting divorced, you actually have quite a few options. Some couples remain as joint owners and let the children live in the house, the parents moving in and out of the house around the custody schedule. Others rent the house out so it...
Understanding commercial leasing periods
As a commercial property owner, you need to decide what type of lease terms you’re going to offer to your tenants (lessees). You may offer contracts with different leasing periods based on factors individual to the lessees, such as how long they’ve been in business...
As a stepparent, can you adopt your spouse’s child?
As a stepparent, you may be the person who raised your spouse’s child. Now, you may feel that they are your child, even though you aren’t biologically related. If you want to adopt your stepchild, it may be possible. However, there are some restrictions that might...