As part of their estate planning, people often decide that they would prefer to give away some of their assets while they're still alive. This way, the recipient can enjoy the gift -- whether it's money or property -- right away, and the donor can see their gift is...
If your spouse asks for a divorce, you may find yourself looking for the positives. It's all too easy to dwell on the negatives. However, you know that you can't stop the divorce from happening, so you need to see how it could actually be a benefit for you and your...
When two companies merge, everybody gets nervous. That goes double (maybe even triple) for the employees of those companies because they are the ones who are often most directly affected by the changes, least prepared to make adjustments and most out-of-the-loop about...
The entrance of one popular business into an area can attract many more businesses. That's what many in Detroit are anticipating with the announcement by H&M that they'll be opening a store downtown this fall.The popular clothing retailer, which started in Sweden...
The task of cleaning out a loved one's home after their death can be daunting. However, don't throw away valuable items in your haste to get the home ready to sell. By "valuable," we don't necessarily mean the sterling silver place settings or the antique vases. We...
Trust is a terribly fragile thing, and it isn't uncommon for the trust a couple shares to be shattered completely on the way to a divorce. That can often leave one member of a couple wondering, "What is my spouse hiding?"Frankly, it could be plenty. Some spouses are...
If you've fallen behind on your taxes, can a bankruptcy help?Many people erroneously believe that taxes can't be discharged through bankruptcy -- but that's untrue. While there are limitations on what you can do, bankruptcy may be a viable recourse for some people....
Your family enjoyed many happy vacations in that timeshare along the Michigan shore, but they are about to change or come to an end.You and your spouse are divorcing, and you need to figure out how to divide both your assets and liabilities. The timeshare is one of...
What do you do when you suspect that one of your employees is reaching for "liquid courage" throughout the day at work?It's hardly surprising that employers frequently have to deal with on-the-job drinking by their employees. According to the National Council on...
With no-fault divorces available in all 50 states, annulments are not as common as they once were. Yet, there are still situations where getting an annulment is the proper route to take to end a marriage instead of divorce.Typically, an annulment is much cheaper than...
