Posts belonging to Category Marriage

Why Clients Should Take Some Responsibility for Their Dissatisfaction with the Ultimate Outcomes of their Cases

Maybe clients would be more satisfied with the outcomes of their cases if they changed the way in which they interviewed and selected the attorneys they retain. When clients consult with attorneys, they frequently ask the attorneys questions of law – they want to know what the law is on a particular issue. Shouldn’t any […]

Staying Connected

Here are some practices I have learned to keep my marriage healthy and happy.             Communicate Daily.  Make sure to talk and check in with each other at least once every day, if only for ten minutes.  This time should be separate from and in addition to conversations about the kids or your weekly schedule.  […]

HAVE WE REACHED THE “TIPPING POINT” ON GAY MARRIAGE?

Gay marriage has now been authorized in one form or another in several states. In response, the Federal Government and many states have passed laws prohibiting gay marriage.  But it doesn’t take a genius to know that people are going to flock to gay marriage states and get married and then move into states that […]

DIVORCE IS NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL

                  A divorce can be both scary and a relief from marital problems which cannot be otherwise corrected.  The divorce means a loss of a relationship, a loss of time with children, and possibly a loss of money or property.  It can also be a step towards independence and self-preservation if one is getting away […]

How to Negotiate a Successful Love Relationship Agreement © 2011

When you have a challenge in your love relationship you have only four choices:  1.      Change yourself (this requires introspection and self-honesty); 2.      Negotiate for modifications (this necessitates effective listening and a demonstration of understanding); 3.      Leave the relationship (if you have tried the first two, including professional guidance to no avail); 4.      Don’t do […]

IMPACT OF GAY MARRIAGES AND ADOPTIONS IN STATES THAT DO NOT PERMIT IT

A wide range of complicated legal issues sit upon the horizon in the clash between States that allow rights for gays and States that don’t.  The wall seems to have fallen blocking gay marriage, and those married in States where it is legal will be moving into States where it is not.  With regard to […]