I stripped the symbol of fidelity from my hand, but it’s embedded in my heart, wedding ring or not.
5 ways to keep your office romance legal
Dating a coworker? Follow workplace protocol to stay within the law.
A brief history of sex contracts through the ages
A “lifestyle clause” is a modern twist — but sex contracts have existed for centuries.
Is shaming your kid on Facebook considered child abuse?
Some parents consider social media shaming effective. Can it earn you a visit from the authorities?
How to shack up without breaking up
Between a tight job market and skyrocketing rents, cohabitation is attractive — but mind the financial and legal pitfalls.
How to get your aging parent to stop driving
Keeping your aging loved one safe while also keeping peace in the family.
Dating a co-worker? Get ready to sign a ‘love contract’
How companies are legally adapting to Cupid in the workplace.
10 legal issues to handle when having a baby
Managing the legal and financial paperwork necessary to claim your baby’s space in your family — and in the world at large.
Caring for a loved one with dementia
When Lesa Abajian-Sullivan’s mother, Marianna (not pictured), was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2008, the Seattle chef understood it to be “an ultimately deleterious condition.” Initially, Marianna seemed relatively well: able to tell time, aware of current events, capable of carrying on a lucid conversation. “But in time, Dad and I noticed Mom was…
Can you legally spy on your nanny?
Many parents consider using “nanny cams,” often for the best of intentions: to glimpse their child’s activities throughout the day, to feel a part of their little one’s interactions with a caregiver, or simply to have some peace of mind. But for some parents, a nanny cam is installed to quell doubts about a nanny…