Estate planning isn't just about drafting wills and trusts; it's also about ensuring your loved ones understand what you want to happen after you pass away. While creating an estate plan is a good first step, discussing your plans with your family is also important....
Protect teens during prom season 2024
It’s springtime in Wilmington and the cusp of prom season. This annual rite of passage for teens heightens their youthful exuberance. That heady feeling is enhanced by dressing up in fancy clothing and getting hair and nails professionally styled and manicured. But...
3 uses for your cell phone after a vehicle crash
You hopefully know you should not use your cell phone while driving. As tempting as it is, it can occupy your mind, eyes and one of your hands. That makes it more likely you cause a crash or are unable to avoid one someone else causes. Yet, a cell phone can be...
Mistakes to avoid when filing for divorce
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. In Delaware there are common pitfalls that individuals should be aware of to better ensure that their goals are met as efficiently and effectively as possible. For starter, the following are some key...
Why parents in Delaware need a lawyer to modify custody orders
It can feel very satisfying to learn a new skill and successfully handle a major challenge without external support. People pride themselves on overcoming issues independently. However, there are many scenarios in which stubbornly trying to handle matters without help...
Estate planning: 3 trusts for custom-tailored peace of mind
While core estate planning focuses on asset preservation and managing inheritances, your plan can do much more. Trusts, in particular, can help you build an entirely customized plan around your specific circumstances. The following sections discuss three types of...
Why is driver distraction so prevalent?
For too long, campaigns against distracted driving have focused on phone use. The result has led to some improvements – laws banning hand-held phone use and vehicle manufacturers building in systems to allow you to communicate hands-free. However, distracted driving...
The benefits of virtual visitation for kids and parents
There are benefits and drawbacks to parenting in the Digital Age. One of the benefits, if you co-parent with your ex, is the ease with which you can engage in virtual visitation. This technology-driven approach to maintaining parental connection and involvement with...
Will parallel parenting work for your family?
If you are a divorcing parent of minor children, you have decisions to make regarding the kind of co-parenting relationship you want to have with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. For some families, choosing the option of parallel parenting works best for their fractured...
What happens debts and credit during divorce?
Divorce involves more than just emotional and personal upheaval. It also involves navigating complex financial matters, including debt. Understanding how debts are divided and how they can impact the credit of each spouse is important for those who are dissolving...