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Divorce Mediation- Be Wary

Divorce Mediation Doesn’t Work But Settlement Is Still a Worthwhile Goal There’s a trend in matrimonial law toward using “divorce mediators.”  Here’s how one website describes it: Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods of negotiating a divorce settlement. In divorce mediation, you and your spouse – or, in some cases, the two …

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WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS WHEN WE DIE?

Recently, an aunt of mine was clearing out some personal items and came across a letter my grandfather had written to his mother-in-law (my great-grandmother) soon after my grandparents’ honeymoon in 1924.  It was a beautiful letter- the kind that people years ago were skilled at writing, a skill not often displayed these days in …

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CREDIT CARDS WELCOME, AS LONG AS YOU MEET THE MINIMUM. IF NOT, BUY MORE!

Despite the seemingly endless number of ATMs to be found in every neighborhood, sometimes it is just easier to pay for small items with a credit/debit card. This avoids he imposition of costly ATM fees or a pesky Canadian trio will try to steal your money. More often than not, once you get to the …

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Encroachment…Defense…5 Yard Penalty!

In the 3rd Millennium, prehistoric man picked up his hunting and gathering tools and moved to Mesopotamia to live with his fellow former cavemen. Thus, began civilization. The dawn of the next day witnessed the first dispute between adjacent landowners. It probably started over something minor. Perhaps Uruku’s camel too frequently fertilized Ebarbar’s front lawn. …

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Taking Your Child to College or (How to Give Away All Your Money BEFORE You Die)

Tomorrow my wife Maria and I will bring our daughter, Ally, (and loads of our money) to Harvard where she will begin her freshman year. She has been packing for two weeks and I will need to rent a small semi to get all her things to Boston. I remember my parents sent me to …

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