How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
Read more
Latest Articles
What to do when your Date Turns into a Creeperstalker
You’ve just been out on a date where your heart didn’t skip a beat, you didn’t see fireworks, and no butterflies fluttered their wings in your stomach. Bottom line: you feel no connection with your date and have no desire…
Read more
Why Alimony should Replace Child Support
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are many people who hear the term alimony and it makes their blood boil. By the same token, they believe that people have a responsibility to their children in the form of child support. The problem is that most…
Read more
Alimony Factors Payment Pay Earn self Support Spouse Divorce
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Alimony is a payment from one spouse to the other that is required under a divorce agreement. There are many factors that contribute to determining how large an alimony will be paid out and whether alimony will be paid at…
Read more
How do i Deal with a Pushy Suitor
The heart is one of the organs that has incredible features and what is even more amazing is its ability to love and long for another. When someone is fixated on you it is good to be careful to avoid…
Read more
Should it be Compulsory for Couples to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement before – No
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There was a time when my belief in love and trust were so strong that I would have adamantly refused to sign a prenuptial agreement. I would have questioned the love of someone asking me to. Having nothing of material…
Read more
Make it your Turn to Shine
September 11, 2013 Crisis Support
People who are lonely are generally that way because they haven’t learned to love themselves. In fact, many may feel self esteem issues and simply not mix with folks that well. Others decide at some stage that they don’t want…
Read more
How to get your Teenagers to Communicate with you
September 11, 2013 Communication
Of course, teenagers want to be left alone, but wise parents will not leave them alone to grapple with issues they will undoubtedly face. They know their teens are still developing in many areas, most notably mentally. On any given…
Read more
Enforcement of the Divorce Decree
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
More than a million divorces occur each year! The road to divorce is paved with intolerance and disinterest in working through issues. So, it is not surprising that after a final decree of divorce is entered, former spouses continue to…
Read more
Teenagers and Current Trends in Behavior
September 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Current trends in teenage behavior often cause consternation to parents, grandparents and teachers. This is not something new or different, as teenage behavior has always tended to be unique, unlike adult behavior in the same generation. Perhaps one might suggest…
Read more
Enforcement of the divorce decree
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Having your divorce finalized, is sometimes half the battle. What happens if the divorce decrees aren’t followed by your ex-spouse? It is important to know what you can do legally to enforce the decree and what will be the end…
Read more
When Alimony is appropriate
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Alimony is a controversial subject. There are some people who would have it outlawed completely. There are others who rely on it and expect that if they have been married for a given length of time they will get it….
Read more
What you should know before getting a Divorce
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
DON’T MOVE! You could lose your rights to child and spousal support. Twelve years ago my children and I drove “Daddy” to Tampa International Airport to catch his flight to Ohio. (We’ll call him Dan.) Dan was going to Ohio…
Read more
Preparing for a Custody Battle
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Custody battles tear at the hearts of even the strongest of people. Moms and Dads caught in the middle of a custody battle are placed under such an immense amount of stress that some days it feels like a load…
Read more
Alimony is old Fashioned – Yes
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Alimony was necessary back when women were not a part of the workforce. The typical woman of the 1950’s who took care of the home, the children and neglected to further her education in exchange for marrying young is the…
Read more
Should you Automatically get a Restraining Order when you File for Divorce – No
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
You should not automatically do anything when you file for divorce. This is a tough and stressful time, but you should try to keep yourself off autopilot as much as you can. Think about every move you make. Sometimes a…
Read more
Enforce a Divorce
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce. Often a sad and messy affair, both during and after the ruling decree. Why after, you might ask? Sadly enough, compliance with the divorce decree does not always occur, and sometimes, a wayward ex-spouse, intentionally or unintentionally, violates one…
Read more
Spousal Support Award Factors
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Spousal support, or alimony, is money awarded by the court in a divorce case when the court finds that the division of the couple’s property is insufficient to support one of the couple. Under English law, only the husband could…
Read more
Pro Se Divorce
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Pro se divorce litigation refers to a person who represents themselves in court. A lot of people see it as a way to save money, however, if you are involved in a highly contested divorce, you may want to reconsider…
Read more
Tips for Preparing a first Grader for School
September 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
School is about to start, and your little darling is getting ready for to go to “big school”. Although it is an exciting time, it is also a scary time for both parents and students especially if the child has…
Read more
Tips for Preparing a first Grader for School
September 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Some children adjust easier than others when it comes to going into school and being away from their parents for the majority of the day. If your child tends to be more of the clingy type that wants mom or…
Read more
Reducing your Alimony
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The Oxford American dictionary defines alimony as an allowance payable by one spouse to the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce. The rest of us see it as a court-ordered downsizing of lifestyle. Can we do…
Read more
Enforcement of the divorce decree
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
So, you have your divorce decree, but what does it really do for you. The divorce decree is an outline of what each of the party’s legal obligations are. Keep in mind this agreement is between you, your ex spouse…
Read more
Enforcement of the divorce decree
September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When a married couple decides to divorce, they generally go through a court proceeding whereby a judge listens to what both parties to the divorce have to say, and then makes a decision based on what he believes to be…
Read more
Parental Fighting Affects Children
How does seeing your parents fighting affect you as a child, it can and will impact you for the rest of your life. I am and can speak from experience. I watched my parents fighting in front of me and…
Read more
Prepping your first Grader for the first Day of School
September 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
The first year of school is an extremely important time and event for a child. However, it also poses many stressful situations and worries on both the parent’s and the kid’s account. For the first grader, going to first grade…
Read more
The Benefits of Hiring a Trustworthy Attorney
September 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The Hampshire County Probate Court website has a wealth of information and suggestions relative to pretrial and trial procedures for those facing divorce but does not warn victims of the post trial procedure that can make or break you, namely a document called the…
Read more
Attachment Theory Daughters Attachment Style Parental Influence on Attachment Styles
THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE ATTACHMENT STYLES OF BIOLOGICAL PARENTS AND DAUGHTERS What is attachment theory? Do the attachment styles of parents influence the attachment styles of children? Why does attachment theory matter? WHAT IS ATTACHMENT THEORY? Attachment theory grew out…
Read more
Back to School
Long breaks from school can change the day-to-day life of everyone in the family. With no school they all become accustomed to a different routine that they may have difficulty getting out off once it is time to get ready…
Read more
Adolescent Frustrations Parental Restrictions
September 10, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Adolescence is a chaotic and intermediary period marked by the adolescents striving for a separate identity, embracing their sexuality and questioning societal expectations. Adolescence is known to be a turbulent time for every teenager due to emotional, sociological and physiological…
Read more
Tips on being a better Roommate
September 10, 2013 Friends and Peers
With the economy as it is, many homeowners are opening their homes up and renting rooms. If you are a homeowner, or if you are going to be a housemate, it is important to be a good one. With the…
Read more