People often think that they cannot leave a violent relationship for many reasons, not the least of which is retribution. However, the truth is that if you stay in a violent relationship you may never get out. To have the courage to stop the violence and create an exit strategy appears to be the only [...]

Every person entering into a marital union should look into whether or not a Prenuptial Agreement is necessary. It’s ok to want to protect assets you worked so very hard for before you marry your beloved. Think about it- if the number one cause for divorce is financial stress wouldn’t you want to try to [...]

No, no and no. In my opinion, children never benefit from witnessing fighting, arguing and an unhealthy marital relationship. Often times children lack the experiences of what normal families are supposed to look like and how healthy relationships are to appear. Without that visualization, children often follow their parents’ footsteps by entering into bad relationships [...]

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I was married at 21 years old. I was very young and very naive about a lot of things. I got divorced when I was 27 years old and I did everything wrong!!
I did not have an accountant help me with [...]

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-My advice is that marriage is a job and you both have to work at it; it’s a sharing of everything: laughs, love, disappointments, sorrow, families, friends, not always having the same interests - is a healthy aspect. Having some [...]

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-It is ok to argue and disagree. What is important is to be on the same page with the big issues, values, ideals, how to raise your children, etc. Always remember, even with the disagreements and arguments sometimes, your husband/wife is your best friend until death due [...]

Top 10 Financial Questions to Consider When Getting Married:1-5
6. What is your attitude toward money?
Our attitudes toward money are often formed when we are just children. We may not even realize their full effect. Talk about how money (or the lack of it) makes you feel. Does it scare you? excite you? make you want [...]

“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” Thomas Edison
So, you’ve found that special someone to share your life with. Congratulations! Your marriage is certain to succeed, despite the fact that over almost 60% of marriages fail, right? After all, you love each other and are committed to each other. But just how [...]