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3 reasons the ‘California roll’ at stop signs is dangerous

We’ve all seen it before: a vehicle reaches a stop sign but does not come to a stop. Instead, the driver briefly slows down before barrelling through the intersection. It’s called a rolling stop or “California stop,” and people who do it assume it is as safe and responsible as

How to adopt a stepchild

There are many cases in which adopting a stepchild is a wonderful thing to do. The other parent may not be involved, but you may have taken over the parental role in all but name. By making it official, you give the child more stability and show that you are

3 factors the court uses to determine child a custody order

When a couple that shares a child ends their marriage, one of the most important issues they have to address is their child’s custody and parenting arrangement. Ideally, the court promotes an arrangement where both parents are actively involved in the child’s upbringing. However, if the parties cannot agree on

Could weight loss surgery lead to divorce?

Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that when someone gets bariatric surgery and drops a lot of weight that their intimate relationships with others change in remarkable ways. However, a study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health has come out with some startling findings: Unmarried people who have bariatric

How do we make our divorce amicable?

The end of a marriage is, by all means, a difficult undertaking. Getting angry, emotional and confused is absolutely understandable. However, divorce does not have to be acrimonious. There are a variety of reasons why you should endeavor to make your divorce as amicable as possible. The most obvious ones are

Remember these tips if you’re a divorcing business owner

When you own a business and are going through a divorce, you need to keep in mind how your divorce could affect your business. Depending on your spouse’s role in the business and if you started it before or after your marriage, your business could be marital property and be subject

Social media etiquette during a child custody battle

These days, pretty much everyone has a social media profile. In fact, the average American spends approximately 140 minutes per day on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter making posts, sharing photos, and keeping in touch with friends and family. However, while social media is a significant part of life, it

Questions to ask before adopting

You know that you’re interested in the idea of adoption, but you want to think this process through before you get started. It’s a very big choice, and you know how important it is to sort everything out in advance. To help you, here are a few common questions that people ask

Is it time to get a divorce?

Making the decision to get a divorce is often very difficult. There are a lot of factors to weigh and if you have been married for a long time, leaving the comfort of something so familiar is not easy. There are times, however, when the signs point toward divorce. Things

Facial injuries and emotional trauma

People should not be judged by their facial features. Unfortunately, due to social pressures and inherent biases, people are judged in this manner. Our faces tell a story, and they play a key role in our daily communications. Not only do we rely on our mouths to utter the spoken