October 26, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Should I stay or should I go? I’ve uttered that a time or two over the years. It’s a question that requires an honest answer and a decision that should not be entered into lightly. Here’s my story and my…
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August 31, 2015 Friends and Peers
It probably wouldn’t take you to long to tell your girlfriend her skirt was caught up in her panties or let your favorite co-worker know it was obvious to you, as well as everyone else at the company Christmas party,…
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The reality of today’s world is that more and more people are communicating through the use of text messaging rather than actually talking to one another. This form of communication is fast becoming the norm in terms of how we…
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Cheating in a relationship is the ultimate “knife in the back”. There’s nothing worse than being cheated on and there’s almost nothing as hard to heal from. That said, the obvious answer to the question of whether or not you…
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Every relationship has it’s fair share of ups and downs. The ups are great and the downs…well, the downs aren’t so great. The key is to try and maintain the ups, and rescue your relationship from the downs. Here are…
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First impressions, more often than not, wind up being lasting impressions. In fact, in some instances, convincing a person that their first impression of someone isn’t a true portrait of that person can be borderline impossible. Taking this into consideration,…
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There’s definitely some truth in the old adage ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder’. However, too much distance and not enough effort can be the perfect recipe for disaster. Not all long distance relationship survive the many miles of separation,…
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May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Ever wonder how some couples still seem to be on their honeymoon years after they were married? How do some couples manage to keep that spark alive after so many years of being with the same person? Remembering why you…
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The school bells will be ringing before you know it; which means it’s time to think about what your child needs to be ready for the big day. It also means you’ll be, once again, trying to send your child…
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
While child support laws vary from state to state, each state incorporates a formula, referred to as child support guidelines, for determining the amount of child support payments to be paid by the non-custodial parent (The parent with visitation) to…
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March 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Housework is always there. You think you’re all caught up only to look around and see you’ve got to start it all over again. It’s a never-ending cycle of work that never really ends. The reasons why a husband should…
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February 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Ever wonder how some relationships last for what seems like forever? How the couple seems to be just as much in love now as they were way back when? Is there some secret formula? How do some people manage to…
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Single parents are in a class all by themselves. Everything associated with home life is their responsibility. Their children’s needs are solely put on their plates. Their children’s development and lifes training are placed exclusively in their hands. Basically, a…
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Dating as a single parent poses many challenges than dating as a non-parent. For starters, there are more lives that will be affected, and the freedom to date whenever you feel like it just isn’t there when you’re a single…
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First dates are our chance to make a good first impression. Nerves, however, can sometimes make us fumble around a bit or say something not all that intelligent. We then do our best to recover and move on. Even though…
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Being a single mother has taught me a thing or two about dating as a single parent. Through trial and error, I’ve come to the conclusion that dating a single man and dating a single dad hold two very different…
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February 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Getting a divorce is an arduous and life changing process. It’s a decision best not entered into heedlessly. All to often we are engulfed in a whirlwind of emotions and our thinking becomes clouded. deciding whether you should get a…
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Blind dates are like playing the lottery; you never know if you’ve got a winner or a loser until the numbers are drawn; or with the blind date until you actually go on it. Whether the guy ends up being…
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Some guys get a little nervous when they’re on a first date. Sometime they say things that wouldn’t be considered the most intelligent of comments to make or questions to ask. There is however some things that have nothing to…
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Who doesn’t love the thought of a first date? The anticipation, the wonder, the curiosity, it’s all part of waiting for the day to arrive. All combined, my friends and I have been on quite a few first dates. As…
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Single moms are in a class all by themselves. Everything associated with home life is their responsibility. Basically, a single mom is mother, father, teacher, entertainer, healer, moral compass, cook, housekeeper, chauffer and accountant. If you’re a single mom and…
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Having a place to call your own, where you make the rules, is nothing short of “The Ultimate” for anyone. Lots of young girls count the days until they’re old enough to move out on their own. This is a…
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January 11, 2015 Communication
Learning to deal with people who drain your energy can be challenging, especially if they’re a family member. I’m sure we all have a few relatives we really don’t look forward to seeing on holidays and other family gatherings. To…
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Are your feet peeling, and you’re afraid to wear those brand new sandals you bought for summer? You’re not alone. Thousands of people suffer from dry, peeling feet each year, and there are a number of possibilities that could be…
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January 2, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Whenever we suffer a substantial lost to our world, including the tearing apart of a family through divorce, we go through a series of emotional steps that help us to eventually come to terms with the loss and move forward…
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October 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Revisiting issues associated with a divorce after it becomes final isn’t something most people anticipate or even care to do. However, the need to reassess child support every 2-5 years is a common occurrence. Child support orders are initially determined…
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September 7, 2014 Communication
It’s extremely frustrating when you try to have a conversation with someone, and it’s obvious they aren’t the least bit interested in what you’re saying. They glance around in every direction expect yours. They wave to passer-byers right as you…
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August 26, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There are really only 4 major legal issues that need to be resolved during a divorce. Custody, visitation, support (Spousal/Child) and distribution of marital property. Custody In most divorces, both parents are given joint custody. This means both parents agree…
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July 5, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Every week, in my hometown newspaper, there’s an attorney who advertises $650.00 for an all inclusive divorce. Having cashed in a few golden eggs on my own divorce, some years back, I wondered how anyone could get a divorce for…
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July 5, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
“A man, who represents himself, represents a fool.”This age-old clich holds more truth than most people credit it with. Hiring an attorney is the only way anyone should approach a divorce; for a number of reasons. 1. An attorney is…
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