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What the Changing Statics about Families Tell Us
The changing statistics of American families are startling. They tell us a lot about ourselves as a nation. We are marrying later in life – but still marrying. The average age for men is now 29 and for women, 27. About half the population is married, and those who aren’t expect to marry and are […]
Pro Athletes Must Play by Rules To Avoid Personal Scandal
The sports scandals these days are public and sad. Patrick Kane, right winger for the Chicago Blackhawks, is being investigated by the Hamburg, New York police on charges of sexual impropriety. Ray McDonald, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, was fired by the Chicago Bears after his arrest on charges of domestic violence and child […]
In the digital age, anything you do, say or post online can and may be used against you in a court of law. In several types of litigation, particularly criminal, personal injury and employment-related matters, social media is routinely sought as evidence. Digital media evidence, including words and images, is also routinely sought and used […]
No Holiday for Domestic Violence
The holidays are a time for love, laughter and reuniting and celebrating with family and friends. But for many people, it’s also a time of tension – tension can lead to incidents of domestic violence. Domestic violence spikes during the holidays for many reasons. Financial pressures associated with gift-buying, entertaining and travel can intensify. Alcohol […]
The Dollars and Sense of Legal Marriage Status
This month, as Illinois became the 19th state to allow same-gender couples to marry, couples happily lined up to take their vows. The reason they – and any couple – tie the knot is about love and commitment. What often goes unmentioned are the significant legal rights and benefits – 1,400 of them in fact […]