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Advice to the Divorced Parents of Your Grand Kids

By: Billie Tarascio and Allyson Del Vecchio of Tarascio & Del Vecchio Law Firm in Mesa

Divorce inAmericais now estimated to be at 50%. Each year, one million children in our country are experiencing the stress of having their parents split-up.

Remember that holidays are about celebrating and sharing love and not about squabbles divorced [...]

Porn Harms Women (Your Grandaughers): What Grandparents Can Do

By: Christine Crosby

Most all grandparents know that hard core porn harms girls and women, but what can grandparents do about it? Get educated, get involved and let your voice be heard. There is an organization called Morality in Media, Inc.  that has been around [...]

Why You Need Elder Law

Top 6 Reasons to Hire an Elder Law Attorney

Note: GRAND Magazine joins the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in celebrating Elder Law Month this May. To learn more about Elder Law Month, read the official press release and visit the NAELA website. For questions about Elder Law Month, or to receive NAELA’s [...]

Are You Searching For Support?

AFGGC can help you with your grandparent-grandchild visitation issues

Dear Susan,

My friend Joy found your support group listing in the city news magazine The Newport Navigator, which is how I learned about your organization, Advocates for Grandparent-Grandchild Connection. All this time I thought that I was the only one going through this. I never [...]

Trayvon Martin and Kids in Adult Jails

Roy Miller,  Founder, The Children’s Campaign

The death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, FL has millions across the country tweeting, signing petitions, and attending rallies in the pursuit of justice.  Less than 90 miles west on the I-4 corridor and a bit south, in Bartow, another civil rights struggle is taking place.

On Wednesday, March [...]

What to look for when hiring an Elder Law attorney

Legal problems that affect the elderly are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex. Actions taken by older people with regard to a single matter may have unintended legal effects. It is important for attorneys dealing with the elderly to have a broad understanding of the laws that may have an [...]

Legal Advice for GRANDparents – New Marriages and Long Term Care

 By:  Howard S. Krooks, JD, CELA, CAP

Q: I am 78 and my girlfriend of 10 years is 72. We enjoy a wonderful relationship and are contemplating getting married, but are concerned about  what would happen if one of us became ill and required long-term care services. What do you advise?

 A: Getting married at any age [...]