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Yours, Mine, and Marital Mediation

By Selena Walckner | Published: September 23, 2011

It is estimated that 65% of people who remarry have a child from a prior relationship. In reality, the percentage could be higher because there are no accurate statistics about the number of stepfamilies (when at least one spouse has … Continue reading →

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Marital Agreements as an Estate Planning Tool

By Laurie Israel | Published: April 27, 2011

A number of unique challenges arise when balancing the inheritances of a spouse, children from different relationships, and stepchildren. Unfortunately, the difficulties can continue after death, as lawsuits involving challenges to estate documents are more common in blended families than … Continue reading →

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