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Is the economic recovery increasing the divorce rate?
Here is an interesting article from the Orlando Sentinel. Apparently with the improving economy, people are feeling freer to get divorced. That seems counter-intuitive to me. One would think that a bad economy would encourage divorce, but many of my colleagues have...
Court: No gay marriages in CA during appeal
It seems that the gay marriage litigation will continue. The ninth circuit court of appeals refused to allow same-sex marriages to take place in California while it considers the constitutionality of the current state ban. I imagine that the 9th Circuit, no matter...
“Whitest Kids You Know” divorce skit
Here is a funny video about divorce from "The Whitest Kids You Know." Perhaps we should all take a moment and consider the effects divorce can have on children... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57riRQF-8Rc&w=480&h=390] www.BraveWeberMack.com
Will He Let You Move?
Good article with tough questions about move-away cases. I note that in California, it has gotten a lot harder for a primary parent to move than it was a few years ago. I am involved in a case right now where the primary question is the detriment issue. I feel bad...
The Klingon Divorce: Lessons to Be Learned
I came across this funny video on YouTube. It strangely reminded me of a divorce mediation I conducted. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBLkOMvidwo&w=480&h=390] The caption read, "N'Gos tlhogh cha! A simple procedure... This would save millions in...
Great series on behavioral finance.
I have been following an excellent series by my friends and colleagues, Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA, AIF and Robert Simon, Ph.D. I recommend this series highly to clients and divorce professionals. It really does a good job of showing how one's biasis and emotions can...