As an equitable property state, Delaware divides debts and assets from a divorce based on what's fair. The court considers what each person contributed and sacrificed to their marital wealth. Married couples may be able to negotiate with each other as well. Close or...
How military families can help children deal with deployment
A large number of military families live in the state of Delaware. One of the most frequent concerns of these families involves finding ways to help their children deal with the stress and uncertainty of deployment. Although explaining the process to children may...
How divorce impacts children by age
When a Delaware couple makes the difficult decision to dissolve their marriage, it impacts everyone. The divorcees must adjust to a “new normal,” but if the couple has any children, the impact is even more significant. Childhood development is a complicated area, but...
What does per stirpes mean in estate planning?
Estate planning attorneys in Delaware and around the country have to know a lot of Latin terms, but per stirpes and per capita may be the two that they encounter most often. These legal terms are both used to describe the way a testator’s assets are distributed if one...
Why alternating week schedules may not be the best option
Child custody is a sensitive and often contentious issue in Delaware divorce cases. One popular custody arrangement is the alternating week schedule, where the child spends one week with one parent and the following week with the other parent. While this arrangement...
Renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware
Groups advocating for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Delaware were crestfallen in May 2022 when Gov. John Carney exercised his veto power to quash a bill that would have given them what they wanted. Carney has vowed to block all legalization efforts,...
Facts you should know about estate planning
Estate planning is a way for you to ensure that someone carries out your wishes after you pass or when you are incapacitated. This way, a designated individual you trust assumes control over your financial and medical affairs when you cannot do so as a Delaware...
Why is a financial affidavit requested during divorce?
As Delaware couples begin the divorce process, they will need to fill out forms and provide evidence related to various aspects of their life. One of the most important forms they might need to submit is the financial affidavit. What is the definition of a financial...
Updating your estate plan after a Delaware divorce
If you are about to get a divorce in Delaware, you may be wondering if it will affect your estate plan. You should take time to create or update several critical documents to ensure that your end-of-life planning reflects your new marital status. Wills Many spouses...
How can divorce affect your medical practice?
For medical practitioners in Delaware, divorce can be a difficult and emotional process that can have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of those involved. As a doctor, it is crucial to be aware of the potential health effects of divorce, as well...