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Spousal support, often referred to as alimony, plays a critical role in maintaining financial stability for a lower-earning spouse after a divorce. However, life circumstances change, and the financial arrangement that once worked may no longer be fair or sustainable. When either party experiences a significant change, it may be necessary to revisit the original support agreement.

Whether parents disagree over schooling, religion, or medical care, the decision between sole legal custody and joint legal custody can significantly affect how disputes get resolved and how children experience stability.

Creating a trust tailored to special needs individuals offers financial stability without disqualifying programs such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Parents and guardians need to design these trusts carefully to comply with both federal and state rules and avoid unintended penalties.

When a person who did not have a thorough estate plan passes on, their assets and finances become subject to an extensive probate process. This process distributes the assets, settles debts and ensures beneficiaries.

Developing a proper estate plan is critical when it comes to protecting your last wishes, but knowing how to create one is difficult without the help of an experienced estate planning attorney.