When I say that divorce is one of the Big D’s that hurt multi-generational family farms, I am mostly referring to equitable distribution issues. Read my fact sheet on this issue here. You can also check out all my fact …
Read NALC Fact Sheet: Equitable Distribution Issues in Farm and Ranch Divorces
Among those who desire to own their own business, many attempt to build a company from scratch. That, however, is not the only available option. Purchasing a company that is already in existence is a valid alternative. If you are …
Oftentimes in a divorce or separation, people assume that assets need to be divided… but that isn’t *always* the case, especially with farm and ranch divorces. Read my Fact Sheet on Keeping the Farm Business Intact with the National Agriculture …
If you are starting a new business, the type of business entity you decide to establish will have an impact on the extent of personal liability, how the business is taxed, its management, the level of formality required, and many …
Are you considering leasing office or retail space for your small business? The terms of your lease can have a huge impact on whether your business succeeds or fails. There are several important provisions that should be considered before you …
Read Ask Cari: What Provisions Should Small Businesses Include in Commercial Leases?
If you are considering expanding your physical business or starting a home-based business, selling your products online is a great way to reach additional customers. Before you begin to sell products online, there are several legal issues you should be …
Read Legal Issues to Consider Before Selling Products Online
Read Texas associate attorney Stephanie Bradley Fryer‘s take on community property issues for farm and ranch divorces. Cari and Stephanie teamed up on working on this Fact Sheet with the National Agriculture Law Center on this issue. You can read …
Read NALC Fact Sheet: Community Property Issues with Farm and Ranch Divorces
Oftentimes folks who are getting a divorce, do not think about estate planning concerns but this is an especially important issue for multi-generational farm and ranch families, Read my fact sheet with the National Agriculture Law Center on this very …
Read NALC Fact Sheet: Farm Succession and Estate Planning Concerns in a Divorce
Oooooh yes… good ol’ child support. It’s a big issue in most divorces but this can be especially complicated with farm and ranch divorces. Read my Fact Sheet with the National Agriculture Law Center on this topic here. You can …
Read NALC Fact Sheet: Child Support Issues in Farm and Ranch Divorces
I get a lot of questions about prenups and postnups and why I loooove them so much. Divorce is a Big D that can affect family farms – the topic shouldn’t be taboo. Instead, farm and ranch families should look …
Read Cari’s National Agriculture Law Center Fact Sheet on Nuptial Agreements