When you and your business partner started the company, you felt like you could work together for decades. You got along, you both worked toward the same goals and you split the responsibilities evenly.Now, however, it is clear to you that your business partner needs...
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Would the best way to share custody be to leave the kids at home?
As you face the end of your marriage, you may also face the prospect of determining the best form of co-parenting for your family. This may involve exploring numerous options.One that you may wonder about is bird nesting. This form of shared custody allows the...
Do not mention age in recruiting advertisements
When you interview someone or hand out applications, you may ask for the person's date of birth. In many cases, this is perfectly legal. You can gather information about employees or potential employees.What you cannot do, however, is indicate that you prefer a...
Could starting a business help you after divorce?
Your spouse wants a divorce, and you know that it is going to be hard for you to adjust to life after your marriage. It's just not something you were prepared for. You're not sure how long it will take you to get through it.While everyone is different, some experts...
What happens to parental gifts in a divorce?
You got married five years ago. Your parents generously gave you enough money to cover the down payment on a home, the mortgage payments for the first year and all related costs. They knew that you and your new spouse did not have enough saved up, so they helped you...
What type of evidence helps document discrimination?
Workplace discrimination can be tricky. Even when you know you are experiencing it, what can you do to gather evidence? How can you show someone who does not walk in your shoes every day that you are being treated unfairly?If you have seen changes to your pay or...
Collaborative divorce may be the answer to your divorce issues
During your marriage, you may have accumulated a significant amount of assets. You may have purchased an apartment or condominium, built up your retirement plan and purchased numerous personal belongings of value. Now that you face a divorce, you may wonder what will...
Read any commercial lease agreement very carefully
When starting a new business, you may opt to rent out a building or a commercial space, rather than buying it. This gives you less debt if your business does not work out and typically costs far less up front. Most young businesses have a very strict budget and little...
Can your employer take your tips?
You have a tip jar on the front counter when you are at work. Customers frequently stuff in a few dollars or at least their spare change. By the end of the night, you often have a good amount of money in the jar. You never know how much, though, because your employer...
Do entrepreneurs face a higher divorce rate?
If you own your own business, does that mean your marriage is bound to fail? Official statistics are not kept, but many experts believe that the divorce rate for business owners and entrepreneurs is higher than the rate seen by the rest of the population.One reason is...