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5 factors that contribute to a high divorce rate

Nearly half of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce in any given year. While many factors can contribute to a high divorce rate, experts have identified several key factors that seem to play a role in promoting higher divorce rates. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of those critical factors.

  1. Lack of commitment

One of the most common factors contributing to a high divorce rate is a lack of commitment from one or both partners. When spouses are not fully committed to the marriage, they are much more likely to call it quits.

Experts say that this is one of the most common reasons for high divorce rates when it comes to the lack of commitment. In many cases, one or both spouses may not be fully committed to the marriage, which can lead to many problems. If one or both spouses are unwilling to put in the effort required to do the marriage work, the marriage will likely end in divorce. (more…)

Family Portrait Ideas and Tips

Family portraits are a more than a picture or perhaps something to see on your wall. It explains a story and also shows a sense of family history with upcoming generations. When you want to take the essence of the family for decades, finding a professional photographer can be an investment that not just you will take pleasure in but your grandkids and also upcoming generation will love. Just because a family portrait is not really the same as any other type of photo, an experienced photographer can certainly put that unique touch on these types of family heirlooms and help you as well as your family to enjoy the benefits for many years to come. (more…)

Benefits of Family Mediation

There is something about how few people are aware that there are alternative routes to resolving a family law dispute that never ceases to amaze me, despite the fact that the behemoth of the family law system is struggling to keep up with the demands of the modern world as a result of recent budget cuts that have left it underfunded and far too dependent on adversarial approaches to resolve family law disputes.

The use of collaborative law (in conjunction with adequately competent attorneys), early neutral evaluation (to obtain a legal opinion from a senior lawyer or judge), arbitration (to obtain an out-of-court decision on a matter), and the use of direct access barristers are a few examples of these strategies. (more…)

What is the purpose of making a will?

This is a question that is frequently asked. What exactly is the objective of making a will? What motivates us to do this?

Making a will is a very personal decision to make. It is not my responsibility to persuade someone that they should prepare a will. To be honest, I created a will because I believe it is a gesture of concern and affection for the individuals who would be left behind after I pass away. Other folks are motivated by different factors. Some of these reasons for making a will have already been discussed elsewhere on this site.

Rather of obsessing on my own opinions, I decided to check into what the experts had to say about the matter. It has been published by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) what they consider to be the most important reasons to prepare a will. (more…)

A new parents guide to safe co-sleeping with baby

One of the biggest concerns of new parents is their newborn’s sleep.  While there are certain aspects that are unpredictable and out of anyone’s control, like how long will a baby sleep and what works best to induce sleep, where to place baby for sleep is totally within your control.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping a newborn in the parents’ bedroom for the first six months, up to one year.  This not only makes it easier for a parent to tend to baby, but it also keeps baby safer.  Room sharing with your newborn decreases the incidents of SIDS by up to 50%.

When choosing a sleep environment for your new one, consider the following: (more…)