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RECENT ALLEGED ABUSE CASES HEIGHTEN RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ABUSE

Child abusers are masters of deception. They often disguise their abuse with careers of service, such as children’s ministry, or church, or school.  They also conceal their character by attaching themselves to people whose reputations are beyond repute.  People seem to assume that people with great character will only have those with great character around [...]

THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON’T TELL YOU

I know I normally talk about family law matters, but this information is too valuable not to pass on.  The author of the following information also suggests you place your car keys by your bed so you can hit your car alarm button on your keys if a burglar enters, and to get wasp spray [...]

WILL THE POLICE HELP? IT’S A TOSS UP.

There are many occasions when police are called upon to help in a domestic situation.  The most obvious situation is a marriage argument or fight. Another common situation involves one spouse trying to leave the home and take personal possessions. I have had experience with many different situations and many different police officers and departments. [...]

Still Living TOGETHER After Divorce

You feel like the man you loved and had children with, all those years ago, can no longer see you. He dates freely and invites friends over as though you aren’t even there. The real tragedy is no longer the divorce. The gripping tragedy today, is that because of financial circumstances, both of you are [...]

TIPS ON MOVING OUT SURREPTITIOUSLY TO AVOID ABUSE

Be sure he is gone. It is best if he is far enough away that he cannot get back in time if he is alerted. Be prepared for the possibility he may have alerted a neighbor to keep an eye on things for him. Move fast. Make sure all arrangements are made ahead of time [...]

What Are Your Values?: Part Two

In my psychiatric practice I am witnessing a major societal conflict about values. And it is happening in the lives of the individuals who are sitting on my couch, right in front of me. Value One: The value of personal happiness: Shouldn’t I be entitled to be happy? Value Two: There is the value of [...]

What Are Your Values?: Part One

According to the Federal Reserve Board’s 1995 Survey of Consumer Finance, only 42 percent of children aged 14 to 18 live in an intact two-parent married family. This according to The Heritage Foundation (2000) has left many children at risk for a host of problems, from academic underperformance to mood issues like depression and self [...]

SEPARATE PROPERTY IS COMMINGLED BY MARITAL USE

As a rule, property which is acquired before a marriage and kept separate is not considered marital property.  This is true even if the property should later become titled in the name of the non-owning spouse.  However, the character of the separate property can be changed from separate to marital by conduct of the parties [...]

Despite the Divorce, Take Charge of Yourself

Take a look at the diagram below: The image above depicts something you see frequently in divorce—individuals whose personal selves are crowded out by that which surrounds them. I am quite certain that anyone going through a divorce can relate to not having enough time for herself. It also makes sense, there are so many [...]

LET YOUR HOME WELCOME BUYERS

Preparation for the showing of your home when you are ready to sell is one of the most important things you can do to get your home sold. This is what helps some homes sell faster than others. I will name a few things you can do to help in the process.  First impressions are important. When [...]

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