We’d all like to think so. The saying comes from Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” which was published in 1914. But even before that, in the mid-1700s, Benjamin Franklin wrote in Poor Richard’s Almanack, “Love your neighbor; yet don’t pull down your hedge.” With those seemingly wise words, you wouldn’t think there’d be any problems, would you? […]
Finding the Right Attorney for You
Almost everyone gets that sinking feeling when he or she realizes it’s time to hire an attorney. There are almost as many reasons to find an attorney as there are flavors of ice cream. You’re getting married, you’re getting divorced, you’ve been arrested, you’re buying or selling a house, you want to make out a […]
With No Wedding, Who Keeps the Ring
With No Wedding, Who Keeps the Ring? It can be a very sad day when a wedding is called off. Expectations crash, and hearts are heavy. On the other hand, sometimes it’s just a relief. Two people come to their senses and realize that their marriage just wasn’t meant to be. The split is amicable, […]
It Doesn’t Have to be a Custody Battle
With all of the television shows and movies that have story lines about custody battles you’d think there was no other way to work things out than to fight about them. If you factor in how many horrific custody disputes there are in the news you might feel under water before you even begin the […]
How Many Parking Tickets Are You Hiding?
Did you overstay your welcome at a parking meter? Did you park in front of a water hydrant?Did you park where the sign said you shouldn’t? Regardless of why you got the ticket, you got it. And haven’t paid it. And then you got another and another, and by then the penalties seemed too high, […]
Whom to Leave Your Assets To
When you think about making out a will you will naturally think about whom to leave your assets to. Whether you have ten dollars to leave, or ten million dollars to leave, someone is going to be your beneficiary. As the saying goes, “you can’t take it with you”. Along with the cash assets, you […]
Are You Planning Your Wedding?
You’ve found the love of your life and have set the date. Well done! You’ve told your family and friends about your upcoming marriage. And now you’ve got to plan it! The details might seem as if they’ll drown you. From the selection of the venue to the guest lists. From the budget to the […]