Negotiating (and Renegotiating) Which Parent Does What

Many of us single parents have an ex-spouse or co-parent who we need to work with in the process of raising our children. Good or bad, adequate working relationship or not, we still have to find a way to negotiate (and often times, renegotiate) which parent is going to take care of what. This can be anything but an easy, comfortable task! I’m speaking from experience when I admit that even the best laid plans can go awry. I tend to be a painfully organized person when it comes to paperwork and agreements, and just because it is written down … Continue reading

Should You Be Using Contracts?

Not all businesses need contracts, but some do. How do you know if your home business is one where you should be using contracts and who should provide them–you or your client? Here are some suggestions for when and why to use contracts as part of your business operations, and what makes a good contract: My standard rule is, when in doubt, it is a good idea to have a contract (actually, I’m a big believer in contracts no matter what)–if you are a freelance writer, or are providing a service to someone as part of your business (consultant, day … Continue reading