Posted in Divorce on Mar 24th, 2008
The pain of divorce and separation is bad enough for adults, but what’s it like for a five-year-old? The Supporting Children after Separation Program sounds great. But have the little kids slipped through the cracks again? Copious research supports the notion that some of the greatest impact on the human mind occurs in the first five years. It’s unlikely therefore that 0-5 year olds are unscathed by parental conflict. There’s also good evidence that if it’s not handled well, it can be a precursor to major depressive illness, anxiety disorders and significantly disrupt their academic performance.
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Posted in Relationships on Mar 18th, 2008
Here’s a revelation: if you grew up in a close family, you’ll probably build a close family once you’re married.
Here’s another: close relationships with your parents will probably make you more successful.
Worth looking at what makes close families tick? Probably!
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Posted in Divorce on Mar 12th, 2008
The emotional trauma of divorce is bad enough, but when divorce kills your credit, it can suck you into a downward spiral that can take a decade or more to recover from.
Because here’s the ugly truth few divorce attorneys seem to bother telling their clients – a divorce ends your marriage, not your shared financial responsibilities.
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Posted in Relationships on Mar 4th, 2008
What have successful relationships and investment advisers got in common? No – successful, I said, not crash and burn disasters and divorce.
Would our proposed core principles work? As a Successful Relationship Model, or as a Fulfilling Relationship Model? Does it really just boil down to some thought and some basic honesty?
Be interested to hear your views on the ideal formula for a successful relationship.
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