There is a fundamental tension in the phrase “sacred institution” when used in the marriage context. Sacred implies the divine and a religious purpose. Yet legal institutions in the U.S. and most other Western democracies are built on secular foundations….
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June 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The question should always be, “what is in the best interest of the child.” No parent, mother or father, should have “automatic” custody rights to their children in a divorce proceeding. In determining the “best interest” numerous factors should be…
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April 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There are three ways to legally terminate a marriage-divorce, dissolution, and annulment-and one way to put a marriage on “hold” with the possibility of terminating it at a later time-legal separation. What can sometimes be confusing is that a Separation…
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January 30, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
As the saying goes, “It takes two to tango.” Both parties have an obligation to not allow an argument to escalate into a fight. Arguments can be constructive. Most fights are counterproductive. Here are some tips to embrace the former…
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January 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage can be both a legal contract and a sacred contract. In order to be formally married in the United States one must accept the rights and responsibilities associated with the legal contract, but not necessarily those of the sacred…
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For most people, beating body odor is a function of clean bodies and clean clothes. Allow bacteria to build up in either one, and body odor will become a problem. You can cover it up to a certain extent, but…
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This article title is intriguing; particularly in the face of absolutely no evidence that any of these highly marketed body wash products actually clean any better than good old soap and water. Of course, that assumes that by “best” we…
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July 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Setting aside for a moment the sacred element, a legal marriage in the United States is governed by state law. If we look at the law of Ohio, for example, the case against “mail order brides” is clear. The law…
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June 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Our sexual histories are simply part of the luggage we bring with us into a new relationship. As society continues to treat sex more and more like a commodity, we, and our potential partners, are more likely to have sex…
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May 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There are several categories of divorce debt and several ways to handle each category. Here are some tips to guide you. In a divorce, debt is one of the issues that must be resolved either by the parties or, when…
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May 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
There are three ways to legally terminate a marriage-divorce, dissolution, and annulment. A divorce is the most adversarial process, requiring one of the parties to sue their spouse. In the complaint (the document filed to initiate the lawsuit), the suing…
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May 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Collaborative Family Law (CFL) is a process through which spouses have their marital dispute negotiated or mediated by trained attorneys in order to avoid adversarial litigation (such as divorce) and, instead, terminate the marriage through mutual agreement (such as dissolution…
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April 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Having grown up in a split household and being an attorney practicing in the domestic relations arena, I have two perspectives on this issue. As the responsible parent, your hands are tied to a certain extent, as you can’t make…
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October 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Having watched both clients and friends prepare for custody disputes, I have observed both worthwhile and counterproductive strategies. In this article, I offer a few tips based on those observations in the hope that you can use them to best…
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July 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Having watched both clients and friends prepare for custody disputes, I have observed both worthwhile and counterproductive strategies. In this article, I offer a few tips based on those observations in the hope that you can use them to best…
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