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March 12, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver Anne buzzed me: “A 13 year-old reader is calling from Chicago. He is worried about his father who is an attorney.” Seconds later I was speaking with “Timmy.” “Mr. Beaver, my father, Hal, is a lawyer and is so sad all the time. He... by Dennis Beaver | consumer, education, financial, parenting
December 22, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver
There is an old saying: “The more you give your children, the more you take away.” Today’s story began with an email from stay-at-home mom “Cindy” and her hard-charging, financially very successful, real estate broker husband,... by Dennis Beaver | family law, marriage, parenting
June 12, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver If a divorced parent overfeeds a child or allows him/her to eat whatever, whenever, resulting in childhood obesity and health issues, could this become the basis of losing custody? That was the issue facing “Katy” and her 10 year old... by Dennis Beaver | defamation, education, parenting
December 6, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver It might be cute to hear a three-year old sing, “As snug as a bug in a rug,” but there’s nothing cute at all about having your home infested with bed bugs. But that’s what “Rudy” and his family dealt with in July, 2019 when their... by Dennis Beaver | divorce, family law, parenting
November 22, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver In my town, “Divorce Court” is in Department 13 of our Superior Court. It is an appropriately numbered, bad luck, sad place. If you believe that rooms and buildings can possess a spirit, then those of Department 13 are tormented,... by Dennis Beaver | Article, education, family law, parenting
July 24, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver This foreign language offers unique benefits to: 1. College students who want an educational advantage when seeking employment, and; 2. American business looking for new, overseas markets. Can you guess what it is? It is French, the...