Author: Jim Mielke

The market has been hot for about a year now.  People are still buying and selling homes at a record pace.  It can be a wonderful thing to sell a home.  You can upgrade, change cities, downgrade for the money, or take advantage of a number of other opportunities.  If you are looking to cash out on your home and make a big move, you should be aware of the tax implications. The standard tax...

    It is easier now than ever to start a business, website, create promotional materials, and even products.  Some people are full of ideas.  While being creative and starting a business are great things, you have to be careful not to unintentionally use someone else’s intellectual property.  Everyone has ideas but having a truly unique idea is much more difficult.  Here is a crash...

Most people set out to buy Christmas presents with the best intentions.  It is very easy to get sucked in to overspending during the holidays.  Many of the pitfalls in this area are completely avoidable if you arm yourself with the right information.  It is essential to have a spending plan for this time of year.  It is not too late to sit down and create a plan to make sure that January is...

According to the Census Bureau, almost 4.5 million new businesses were started in 2020.  The internet has made starting a business easier than ever.  Starting a business is something that should be very carefully considered before filing articles of incorporation.  It can be a large undertaking and many first-time entrepreneurs are not adequately prepared for the task. Do not invest in...

The movement to create small claims courts began in the early 1960s when the justice of the peace was deemed increasingly obsolete, and officials found it desirable to have such a court to ensure justice. Small claims courts allow aggrieved parties to represent themselves without an attorney. Small claims court, also known as people’s court, is a special court in which disputes are...

Are you getting a divorce and try to figure out an answer to the question – who owns the house after divorce? Your house may be the biggest asset you have that will get split with your divorce. So, how to decide who keeps the house after divorce? There are various factors that play a role in the ownership of a home after separation. Let’s take a closer look at the situation. Co-Own the...

Are you falling behind on debt? If yes, then it is possible that you get a number of calls from debt collectors. This is very stressful, and as you worry about how to answer the debt collector. But it is not a reason to get panic but to come up with a plan of action. Dealing with a debt collector can be an unpleasant experience. Especially when you are trying to strike a deal with them, and...

When couples with children divorce, they encounter the new legal term “joint custody.” But what exactly is joint custody? It is a type of custody where both parents share equal responsibilities for the child’s life. Unlike sole custody, both parents are actively involved in the overall upbringing of a child or children in joint custody. Types of Joint Custody Let’s...

A power of attorney is the name signifying a one-page legal document that gives an attorney power, nature of which, specified in the paper, to do certain acts written in the said document on behalf of the person authorizing an attorney. Power of attorney does not have any specified format under the law but must be written in a clear and not obscure language. It is better to get control of...

When you’re going through an emotional ride in the divorce process, your thinking ability may get distorted. Divorce comes with a child custody battle, and you must be rational and logical during the process.  You must be familiar with the advantages of hiring a divorce lawyer, so act accordingly. Fortunately, you can avoid some minor things to ensure successful custody of your child. So...