While the holidays are a highly anticipated and exciting time of year, for too many people, the festivities can turn fatal. When it comes to DUIs during the holidays, the numbers don’t lie and we’ve got them ready for your review. This season, we caution all our clients to be especially careful on the roads and to make smart choices when it comes to getting behind the wheel, especially following a holiday celebration.
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Not to put a damper on the holiday spirit, but the truth is, the post-holiday season is prime time for splitting up. In fact, research suggests that divorce rates may increase by as much as 1/3 after the holidays, which means our office sees an uptick in calls and referrals.
The question is, Why? What is it about the holiday season that results in more divorces?
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Even the Scroogiest among us must agree that the holidays are the perfect excuse for a party. Of course, for many of us, kicking up our heels includes indulging in a glass of eggnog or a toast of champagne. Neither of which is harmful, until even the most well-intentioned, yet intoxicated, revelers get behind the wheel.
As a designated driver, you play a vital role in ensuring everyone’s well-being during, but especially after, holiday festivities.
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When you choose to take on the role of designated driver, your commitment must be non-negotiable. In other words, there’s no turning back once you decide that you will assume the responsibility of getting everyone home safely after a night out.
By planning ahead and communicating a solid safety plan with your passengers, you can ensure that you will be a dependable designated driver that friends and family can count on.
Of course, this doesn’t mean you should become a babysitter for every person in your party. That’s why we’re offering a few tips to support you and everyone’s safe ride home.
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Even when it’s the best option for both parties involved, few people actually want to go through the painful and often costly process of divorce, which is where divorce mediation is a solid alternative. In fact, mediation is the casual name of a well-established process called Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR.
Mediation or ADR can mean very different things, depending on the type of case in question. Before we dive into specific details, regarding divorce mediation and whether it’s the right solution for you, we’ll review the general point and practice of mediation as a form of resolution.
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