A divorce typically involves judges, attorneys, and/or mediators. So what, exactly, is a divorce master? It sounds like something only Brad and Angelina could afford, but in reality, divorce masters are increasingly common in divorce proceedings.
Rebecca’s son, a junior in high school, came home one afternoon and surprised his mother with the news that he had been called down to the assistant principal’s office…and given a drug test. His results were clean, but that made no difference to Rebecca, who was appalled that the school took such a liberty.
When you need help managing the countless details involved with getting married – invitations, flowers, music, venue – you hire a wedding planner. Likewise, when you find yourself ready to exit a marriage, it’s nice to have someone to help you navigate the complexities of the process. Enter the divorce concierge.
When the people of Britain voted to leave the European Union, it was the US stock market that, initially at least, went into a tailspin. Interestingly, financial experts say the terrified response of investors was unnecessary. It is indeed possible to create a safe, solid portfolio that will protect you from world events beyond your control.
“Lose 7 pounds in 10 days! Guaranteed!” The weight-loss programs you see advertised across the media landscape can and do work, but they’re not magic and they often don’t come cheap. If you invested hundreds of dollars on a sounds-too-good-to-be-true plan but didn’t reach your weight-loss goal, whose fault is it?
Buy a multi-family property. Live in one unit and rent the others. Make enough money to move out and do it all over again. Do it right, and you’ll earn enough to pay your mortgage plus add to your monthly cash flow. Will this strategy make you rich? Maybe, maybe not. The concept, dubbed “house hacking,” is nothing new, but real estate experts say it’s potentially a great way to learn the business.
New regulations require paid financial advisers to adhere to a “fiduciary standard” instead of the much weaker “suitability standard” when recommending retirement investments. What do these regulations mean for consumers? And how can we ensure that our own personal advisors are adhering to the new standard?
Are you one of the lucky Ticketmaster customers entitled to free tickets as your award? Well, before you get too giddy, read on – the settlement is anything but straightforward, and those free tickets may not be particularly desirable to you, assuming there are any still available for the event of your choice.
While each injury is unique, the manner in which it should be addressed, from a legal standpoint, remains generally consistent. Do you know what to do in the event of suffering a personal injury?
In a contentious divorce (or even a peaceful one, for that matter), it may be tempting to just get it done and over with. But custody arrangements are not something to rush. There are countless details involved with the raising of children, and you want to be sure all of them are addressed in your legal settlement.