When planning for the big day, it’s very easy to get caught up in beaded white dresses, boutonnieres, and how many platters of mini crab cakes to order, but the most important part of the wedding is the most-often overlooked–the ceremony itself. A wedding ceremony can vary hugely depending on the religious (or not) beliefs [...]
What makes a perfect wedding? “[The bride] and the groom both look as though there were sunlight behind their eyes, as though their mouths irresistibly turned to smiles,” wrote Emily Post in 1922′s Etiquette. Great-granddaughter-in-law Peggy Post, author of the fourth edition of Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette, absolutely agrees with Miss Emily. To ensure those [...]
As this massive guide shows, anti-clutter expert Walsh’s expertise extends well beyond closets and cabinets. The star of TLC’s Clean Sweep offers advice on how to organize your whole life, from education (“Plan Your Course of Study in College”) to finances (“Organize a Loan Application”) to social life (“Plan a Prom”). And while you may [...]
Now in its second edition, this book is a plain-language discussion of the reasons to construct a premarital agreement and the issues to consider when doing so. Attorney Haman reviews the kinds of agreements that can be made, summarizes the current laws of all the states and the District of Columbia, and provides numerous forms [...]
According to a survey published in TIME magazine, the average net worth of married couples today, ages 51 to 61, is $132,200. Those who are divorced average only $33,700.
Every wedding involves many more people than the two who are about to make their promises, and there is always an endless list of things to get sorted. But when it is a second wedding, the people and problems can multiply beyond measure. This guide to second weddings takes account of the emotional and practical [...]
While numerous studies have examined life in plural marriage, this is the first to explore how the Mormon practice of polygamy transformed the U.S. legal system. Gordon, a professor of law and history at the University of Pennsylvania, deftly handles complicated issues of religion, states’ rights, constitutional theory and the separation of church and state. [...]
Book Description• Updated fourth edition reflects the most recent changes in Florida divorce law• Addresses the stages of a divorce case, what no-fault is all about, how to find the right lawyer quickly, and more• Takes the mystery out of the legal procedures for dissolution of marriage in Florida• Covers custody, child support, property distribution, [...]
“Whether this is your first marriage or you’ve been married before, a prenuptial agreement (also referred to as a premarital agreement) can help you build a stronger relationship. Through communication and documentation of each other’s needs, your marriage can begin with a greater appreciation of the other’s concerns and prevent future financial stresses. In fact, [...]
Long Beach Independent-Press TelegramMarriage involves the most important contract anybody ever signs, yet most people are not aware of the legal implications. [California Marriage Law] is a guide book to the legal aspects of all phases of marriage including community and separate property, buying a house and more. –This text refers to an out of [...]
