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Bifurcation in Mediation

Written by Denise Placencio, Esq. Tuesday, 28 May 2013 15:56

Many people spend one to three years litigating their cases. That is time, money, and emotional energy that could possibly be saved. Even if you cannot solve your entire case at one time, it is possible and even advantageous to “bifurcate” some issues.

Never Say Never

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Written by Valerie Busch, Foster Care, Adoptive Mother and Intern with Inner Circle Foster Care and Adoption Services Tuesday, 28 May 2013 15:55

When I began as a foster parent, I stated, “I did not want to adopt.” I already raised a daughter alone and was quite adamant about not raising anymore children as a single parent. If someone had told me that I would care for over 30 children, I would not have believed them.

Why You Should Start Planning For Your Child’s College Education Now

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Written by Brian Safdari Tuesday, 28 May 2013 15:54

People in general wait until the absolute last minute to do everything.
That’s why very few people end up financially prepared to pay for weddings, homes, retirement, and college educations for their children.
Here are three little-known reasons why you should start planning for your child’s college education in their junior year of high school (if not earlier).
Reason one: Money saved in the wrong places could cost you a fortune in lost financial aid.

Keep a Watchful Eye on Teens This Summer

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Written by Cary Quashen, CAS Tuesday, 28 May 2013 15:54

According to research by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, June and July are the most popular months for teens to try smoking pot for the first time. The study indicates there is a 40 percent first time use not only smoking pot, but there’s a spike in the number of underage drinkers and cigarette smokers. There’s also a high rate of teen pregnancies during the summer months as well.
As far as I am concerned, summer time is the toughest time of year for our teens. While summer tends to be less stressful for both teens and adults, teens get bored without a structured school day and some teens wander down the wrong path.

Our Father

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Written by Pastor Kathy Cannon Tuesday, 28 May 2013 15:53

When I think of my own father I think of daddy; a hard worker who would sacrifice anything for my family, someone who dresses up as Santa Claus, a Christ-like example, and someone I would call my hero. But I know that not everyone on this earth has had the same positive experiences with their father as I have. I came across an article about a nun giving cards to inmates in a prison. One prisoner wanted to send a card to his mother for Mother’s Day so he asked the nun if she could help him out.