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Once the painful decision to divorce has been reached, parents’ immediate concerns are naturally for their children and what will happen to them. While it is a stressful time for everyone involved, Brighter Day Law recognizes and values how important it is for your children to be allowed to spend as much quality time as […]

Who Needs a Will? Often, people think that only the very rich need to engage in estate planning, including drafting a will. However, that’s far from the case. Anyone with property or assets of any kind–a home, vehicle, or bank account–should consider drafting a will to ensure that those assets will go to the desired […]

Establishing Clear Expectations Divorce can be a stressful procedure for any family, and many face unexpected challenges when tackling the process. One of these challenges is ensuring the children’s emotional and mental well-being. A visitation schedule that facilitates a healthy and positive relationship with both parents is essential. It will provide structure and consistency, which […]

Why is it Vital for Tennessee Families to Proactively Address Probate Issues? The probate process is a court-supervised procedure that involves validating a deceased person’s will, appointing an executor, and overseeing the distribution of the estate’s assets. The estate’s personal representative is responsible for valuing the estate’s property and assets, paying outstanding obligations, and distributing […]

Are There Any Unique Challenges LGBTQ+ Couples Face When Divorcing in Tennessee? Fairly recently, the LGBT community received the right to marry in Tennessee. This, of course, is a win for the rights of same-sex couples. However, often marriage may be wonderful at first, but in time, some married couples may have to face the […]

How Are Paternity Issues Addressed in Colorado Law? Fathers can play an essential role in their children’s lives by providing emotional and financial support and guidance. However, questions of parentage can arise under certain circumstances, leading to complex and challenging legal disputes. Establishing paternity can be a vital step in ensuring the physical and psychological […]

Why is it Critical to Consider the Effect of Taxes as Part of Your Overall Estate Plan? The purpose of creating a strong and well-considered estate plan is to safeguard the value of your estate and ensure the maximum benefit of your hard work is passed to your beneficiaries. Making certain your planning documents are […]

Why is Thorough Estate Planning Vital to Asset Protection? Your estate plan can serve as a powerful tool to protect assets from various risks such as tax liabilities, creditors’ claims, bankruptcy, divorce, or business losses. Through the creation of a comprehensive estate plan, you can safeguard your hard-earned assets and securely pass them on to […]

What Should Military Service Members Know When Navigating the Child Custody Process? Handling the aftermath of a divorce involving children can be complicated and emotional under the best of circumstances. For military parents, the complexity of creating a successful custody agreement can be considerably increased by the uncertainty of their future living arrangements and assignments. […]

How Could Careful Planning For the Probate Process Benefit Your Loved Ones? Probate is the process of identifying the assets of an estate, paying outstanding debts, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries or heirs. The process effectively freezes the assets of an estate until an in-depth review of the situation can be made by […]