5 offbeat marriages that may need a lawyer
Look, I know what you’re thinking, because I’m a lawyer when I’m not being a bride and I hear it all the time. Seeing a lawyer isn’t like a cake tasting or interviewing a band. It’s not fun. But if your offbeat family fits one of these five categories, you’ll want a consultation with an attorney licensed in your state ASAP, not after you start getting RSVPs.
Go to bed angry: Unpopular but realistic marriage advice
I never saw an article titled, “How To Deal With The Crappy Parts Of Marriage As Well As Unrealistic Expectations Of Society.” So, I came up with my own marriage advice that maybe doesn’t make you say, “Awwww!”, but later on down the line, after the wedding high descends, might make you feel stronger.
What unwed couples need to know about Durable Power of Attorney
Imagine: You’re in a long engagement with the love of your life. Then the worst happens. Your beloved is in a horrible car accident, hanging on by a thread. You rush to the hospital to be by their side and oversee their care. When you get to the hospital, you are told that you can’t make those decisions- only the next of kin can. What if the next of kin doesn’t know the wishes of your fiancé? Is there any work around? Luckily, yes there is.
Do I really want to marry you? When doubts are a good thing.
I have doubts. I wanted to blame them on the stress of planning the wedding but I couldn’t lie to myself. I have always had them. So after one particularly long and emotionally draining day, I talked to my partner about my doubts and even created an action list of thing we should do to move forward. These are just a few of the things we’ve decided to work on together, and maybe they’ll inspire similar discussions for you and your partner, with equally positive results.