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Estate Disputes: Managing Loss

As we mature, all of us eventually come to know that loss from the death of a loved one is inevitable. While we can know that death is truly one of the difficult “facts of life,” managing this loss can be a complicated experience. This complexity frequently occurs in dealing with the “business” of death: […]

Autumn Love: Arrangements for the Older Couple

While it may not be now on today’s top 40 list of songs, one great American standard truly resonates with older people.  The song, recorded by many, including Frank Sinatra, is called “The Second Time Around.”  The lyrics go like this: Love is lovelier the second time around Just as wonderful with both feet on […]

Child Custody: Creating a Parenting Plan

Creating a sustainable and healthy plan for your children is a challenging exercise. When discussing the options available to your family, it is helpful to consider these factors: The needs of your children and their particular temperaments Current and previous arrangements to care for your children Health, educational or religious concerns Safety concerns Appropriate scheduling […]

The Legal Divorce

No matter how long spouses have lived apart, no matter what the financial arrangement between spouses is, and no matter if spouses interact with one another or lead completely separate lives, a married couple cannot be legally divorced without an order from a court. At a minimum, to obtain a legal divorce, one spouse must […]

The Financial Divorce

Generally speaking, there are three interrelated aspects of divorce: the emotional divorce, the financial divorce, and the legal divorce. While each phase of the divorce process has its distinct characteristics, for many people it is usually the financial aspect of divorce that provokes the greatest anxiety. Transitioning from one household of composed of two adults to two households composed of one adult in […]

The Emotional Divorce

At the start of the new year or a new season, it is common for many of us to face the challenge of an unknown future while reflecting on our experiences of the past.  This is especially true as we contemplate our choices about the structure of our families.  For most people, the decision to remain […]