family & relationships

I sat down with Texas divorce lawyer Jodi Lazar to hear what a good one actually looks like, what it costs, and the three things that keep your legal fees from spiraling.

Parents love to say the kids are going to drink anyway, so why not keep them safe at home? I sat down with my friend Katie Love, a mom of five, to talk about why that logic can put your house, your savings, and your family at risk. The good news is that you have a lot of control here.

On this episode of Life Is Legal, I explain what teen gambling looks like now, what the law says, the warning signs parents often miss, and how to start the conversation before a small mistake becomes a crisis.

I explain contracts, credit, leases, jury duty, and all the parts of turning 18 that no one explains.

In this blog, we get to the bottom of what “medical aid in dying” actually is. How is it different from euthanasia and assisted suicide, and why is that difference not just legal hairsplitting but the entire point?

No, there's no "seven-year rule." Brooke Hardie breaks down the real requirements for common law marriage—and why there's no such thing as a common law divorce.

RN and care manager Catherine Vergara on spotting the signs, handling resistance, and starting the conversation before a crisis forces it.

Power of attorney, home care, and the caregiving binder every family needs before a health crisis hits.

Divorce attorney Jodi Lazar breaks down prenups, community property, and the financial steps every woman should take before marriage trouble starts.

What’s your liability when you are serving alcohol at a get-together? You’d be surprised how much responsibility you have.

Estate planning isn’t about wealth — it’s about clarity. Learn which documents every adult needs to protect family, avoid probate chaos, and plan with intention.

A “Life Is Legal” Guide for New Grown-Ups (and the Parents Who Love Them)

You want to send a thoughtful gift to your mom for her birthday. She has everything. She lives far away. And the thought of purchasing something, wrapping it in post-office-approved paper, figuring out postage, and standing in line makes you want to lie down for a bit.