Perhaps there is no more significant type of trouble than the one leading to prison. If you’ve been to prison before, you probably know what to expect and how to prepare for prison. But, if you have not been to prison, the idea of being locked up will likely cause confusion and extreme anxiety. People […]

Programs For Families in Financial Trouble Financial Hardship When a family member is incarcerated, it quickly becomes a financial hardship for the family left behind. Not only is there lost income, but the family also now has other costs associated with their loved one’s incarceration, such as travel expenses related to visitation, communication expenses, child […]

While the words jail and prison often overlap in American society, it’s essential to know the difference between them. A jail is a temporary holding facility for people serving a relatively short prison sentence or awaiting trial. When a person first gets arrested, they are usually taken to jail. There, they will stay locked up […]

In marriage, we go from our single identity personhood to a combined identity. On just one ceremonial day, vows get exchanged, and we are in union with another soul.  In living together, a close and enduring partnership can also notice a slow but steady merging of individual identities.  But things can and do change, and […]

GET HELP PAYING UTILITIES: Funding for those struggling through financial hardship is provided by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In order to qualify for these benefits, you must be a resident of the state in which you are applying for […]

When End-Of-Life Planning Includes End-Of-Life Storage Where Can My Elderly Mother Store Her End-Of-Life Belongings and Planning Documents? Q. My mother is 89 years old and wants to make sure all her belongings and essential documents are safely stored and will be easily accessible to her children when she passes. These include legal documents and […]

When Noise Interferes With The Quiet Enjoyment Of One’s Property Property owners and renters of property owners have the right to the “quiet enjoyment of their property.” Including being free from intrusive noises caused by sources such as noisy neighbors, loud maintenance crews, and busy construction sites. Can I stop my neighbor from making too […]

How Stress Impacts Our Physical & Mental Life According to The American Institute of Stress, over 70 percent of people report experiencing stress which adversely impacts their physical and mental health. Of those experiencing such stress, 33 percent describe their stress as extreme. 2022 stress statistics According to polls conducted by the American Psychological Association, the top sources […]

Advance Health Care Directive (Living Will) I hear stories about people in a coma and on life support equipment for months and even years. Can I do anything to make sure that doesn’t happen to me? The answer is yes. It is called end-of-life planning. Unfortunately, some people would rather not engage in such planning, […]