If you watched the movie Legally Blonde, you would remember the scene where Elle Woods helped Paulette Bonafonté retrieve Rufus, Paulette’s pit bull, from her ex. In that scene, Elle explained to Paulette’s ex that, since he retained the trailer, Paulette was “entitled to full canine property ownership.” Yes, yes, you read it correctly—”canine property.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a host of new uncertainties and challenges. With mandatory mask-wearing, testing, and quarantines, parents around the country are at a loss for how to navigate these unchartered waters. A newly developing area of uncertainty concerns child vaccinations and what to do when one parent wants their child to be
On July 1, 2021, South Dakota enacted two new laws that require specific training for persons appointed or seeking to become appointed as guardians and conservators. South Dakota Codified Law 29A-5-119 provides that the training set up by the State Bar of South Dakota must inform all guardians and conservators of the rights of minors
The decision to file for divorce is not an easy one. You may have a number of questions about the potential ramifications of a divorce. For example, who is supposed to move out of the marital home first? How will your finances be split? If children are involved, a host of other issues arise relating
Divorce is one of the biggest financial decisions of a lifetime. All assets and debts that accumulated during the marriage will be divided. Parenting time and expenses for children will be set. These decisions impact each party’s financial outcome and holds tax implications for both parties. Having a tax advisor guide you through the divorce
The wonderful world of social media provides positive connections in a time when most people are trying to stay apart. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or any other online source can be beneficial to keeping in touch with friends and family. When it comes to a divorce or custody action, however, social media can be your
Marriages are one of the happiest events that can occur in one’s lifetime. Friends and family come together to celebrate the lifelong bond between two individuals that love each other. Understandably, the last thing on the soon-to-be-married couple’s minds is the division of property should their marriage end. While prenuptial agreements resolve the issue before
