Every time I look out my office window, I can see our urban native plant garden. Being able to look at the explosion of colorful blooms always makes me happy and if I’m having a particularly challenging day, it gives me a broader perspective. The phone call I’m having may be stressful, but I can...
Do men and women experience depression differently? Yes, says psychologist Terrence Real, who wrote a bestseller nearly 20 years ago: I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression. One reason to understand depression, in how it manifests in women and men, is because this common disorder can have a...
Congratulations if you’re going through an uncontested divorce. I’m going to assume that means you and your spouse were able to work out a marital settlement on your own. The divorce is proceeding amicably and both parties are acting in good faith. The good news is that by coming to an agreement, you’re saving time...
I consulted Jeanne about getting a divorce, even before I decided to go ahead with it. One of my biggest concerns was about child custody. She explained to me that Florida law requires timesharing instead of assigned custody with a primary parent. The idea is for children to spend half their time with each...
Do you or the spouse you’re divorcing have a Thrift Savings Plan? This is a tax-deferred retirement account for members of the military and federal employees, similar to 401k plans offered by private employers. Participants add to their accounts through regular payroll deductions and the money is placed in investment funds to grow over time....
In Florida, the eighteenth birthday of a minor child confers all of the legal rights of an adult, even if the newly minted adult is developmentally disabled. A family member, caretaker or friend of an such an adult who lacks the ability to make independent decisions in some or many areas of his or her...
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