“To grandmother’s house we go,” are the lyrics of a famous children’s song. With the holidays here, many children from divorced families are lucky enough to visit and stay in touch with both paternal and maternal grandparents. However, many grandmothers and grandfathers lose all contact … READ FULL POST
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HO, HO, HO. WHERE’S THE SNOW?
Although it’s still 80 degrees in Florida right now, the holidays are upon us. Each year retailers keep pushing back the date for colorful displays and shopping bargains. In the blink of an eye, Halloween and Thanksgiving have passed and Christmas and Chanukah will soon … READ FULL POST
Do You Have the Divorce Gene?
Researchers in Stockholm, Sweden speculate that one version of a gene known as the “334 version or allele” may be linked to divorce. People who had this genetic variant were twice as like to experience marital crises. This genetic defect made it harder for males … READ FULL POST
Domestic Violence: An epidemic
This past week in Palm Beach County there were three separate incidences of domestic violence locally, all ending in tragedy and death. Sadly enough all of these murders preceded the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. So far this year there have been 1,300 domestic … READ FULL POST
Divorce American Style
No matter where you live in the United States, the divorce laws are as wide and varied as our country. Considering the laws of other states, obtaining a divorce in Florida appears to be fairly easy as long as the statutory requirements are met. READ FULL POST