Mom confirmed what she had suspected for months: Dad was having an affair with his 23- year- old secretary. With pursed lips and a voice to match, Mom marched over to Jake, age 6, and blurted out, "Your dad's moving out tomorrow." Jake burst into tears and screamed, "You're stupid".Don't underestimate the impact of separation and divorce on all family members. David Elkind, author of the The Hurried Child says that only a parent's death causes...more
There is no second thought that every one wants to capture the bittersweet events of our life. From the first cry we had as a newborn until the day that we grow old together with our loved ones and family. No doubt, pictures bring life the essence of smiles and teardrops. Photography indeed is the art and science of capturing the beauty of life through images. Not all is given the keen eye to capture the still and soulful images but everyone can...more
Lawyers in the field of Family Law have to contend with federal laws and with State laws as applicable to child support, spousal support, division of property and related matters common to family law cases. Laws in Pennsylvania call for certain compliances as do laws in Arizona , New York or New Jersey , each with some specific stipulations. There are extensive calculations involved in family law matters and forms to be filled in. All these can keep a lawyer busy, distracting him from the actual case preparations. Computerization has helped the process somewhat but with so many vendors offering family law software, a family law attorney can be confused and if he does not choose a comprehensive family law software , sooner or later, he will discard it.Desirable Features of Family Law SoftwareFor a family law software to be useful and practical, it should include a centralized data entry point and then a feature to populate all forms and documents with these figures. The software should feature multiple worksheet giving lawyers flexibility to create what-if scenarios in various calculations, compute split parenting cases, assets, debts and shared custody costs. A useful endnotes...more
Coping up with the stress of a divorce is quite difficult. It is not all about the bad feeling. In fact, a lot many things need to be settled suitably. Isnt it? Further, if you have a child, the picture gets even gloomier. Amidst all these tantrums, you are required to set some legal matters too. For most, the legal hazards are the worst parts they...more
Living in a static caravan can be lots of fun for the whole family provided you buy the right caravan and it is set in a great location. Static caravans vary depending on size and model they tend to be around 40 feet long and 12 feet wide, and comprise of a living area, kitchen, dining room, bedrooms and a bathroom or two. The size of the caravan...more
International family lawyers are frequently called upon to act as an expert witness concerning international child abduction and other family law issues. Such testimony can be of vital importance. Unfortunately many family lawyers and their clients often do not recognize the potential value of such testimony.Exert testimony can make the difference in a case in which a parent who fears a potential international child abduction seeks to prevent a child from being taken to another country. Often the issue is whether the legal system in the country to which the child may visit or to which the child may be abducted has a reliable legal system that will recognize and enforce U.S. custody orders or will promptly return a child under the Hague Abduction Convention.Expert testimony may be decisive in international relocation cases, in which the issue is whether the courts in the country to which a childs relocation is requested will provide recognition and prompt enforcement of child access orders issued by the courts in the childs current residence. Thus, this author has presented expert testimony as to the dangers that might result if a child were taken to and retained in Japan, China,...more
Home security safes used to be owned only by people from the wealthiest walks of life because they werent considered necessary unless you had a substantial stash of valuables or cash that you kept in your house or apartment. In todays world, however,...more
Almost every family has a few special family customs that they love. Many times these practices tend to center on holidays or special events. But keep in mind that you can have a special custom even if it is not a special event. In fact, you might...more
Some people seem to live better on modest salaries than other families live on large ones. Do you need some help so you can be more frugal with your money? You may have been hit by the recession, or you may have let debt get out of control. Either...more
If you are a woman who comes from a family in which the women always seem to get chunky during their middle years, it doesn't really surprise you when the inches start showing up on your tummy. After all, Mom did it too. But when this added weight...more
In Long Island, nursing facilities are plentiful. Sometimes, these facilities aren't always what we'll immediately need. Senior day care centers are different in the sense that they give the care you will need during the day, but enable you to sleep...more
When you think of a holiday in Venice, you tend to think of couples and romance, but this beautiful city is a wonderful place for a family holiday as well. If you are planning a trip to Venice with your family, you will find the information here...more