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SKJ&H Insider Archives By Topic

DIVORCE
      Communication
      Children and Parenting
      Dating
      Grandparents
      Holidays
      Manners
      Miscellaneous
      Money
      Prenups
      Vacation and Travel
      Wedding
EMPLOYMENT
ESTATE PLANNING
FAMILY

FRANK MATTERS
FIRM NEWS
HEALTH
HOUSEHOLD
HOLIDAYS
IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE
IN THE KITCHEN
      Breakfast
      Appetizers & Snacks
      Lunch
      Dinner
      Dessert
JODYISMS
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
MISCELLANEOUS

MANNERS
MONEY
      Charity
      and Divorce
      Taxes
      Other
NEW LAW
PARENTING
RETIREMENT
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
TECH CORNER
TIPS
      Book Reviews
      Other
Q&A

Newsletter By Publication Date

DIVORCE (top)
Communication (top)
      New Lines of Communication, August 2003
      Conversation With Your Ex-Spouse, November 2005
      Communicate and Respond Positively to Negative Situations
Children and Parenting (top)
      The Business of Parenting, August 2003
      The School Directory, September 2003
      A Reflection of You, November 2003

      Presidential Party Time, February 2004
      Back To School, September 2004
      Choosing A Child Therapist, October 2004
      As Children Grow, Court Reviews Parenting Time, December 2004
      Play Ball For the Children, February 2005
      When is the Track Meet? The School Play? The Last Day of the Year?, March 2005
      Do Support Payments End With Retirement?, April 2005
      Step Parent Visitation After Divorce, May 2005
      
Utilizing a Parenting Time Coordinator, June 2005
      Finding Success in Summer Work, June 2005
      It Takes Two…. Back to School Parenting, August 2005
      New Child Support Credit: The College Savings   Plan, September 2005
      Custody and Antidepressants, September 2005
      Back to School Tools, September 2005
      Develop a Family Calendar, September 2005

Dating (top)
      Let’s Talk About Dating, October 2004
      A Whiff Not a Hammer… April 2005
Grandparents (top)
      Summer Grandparent Visitation, August 2003
Holidays (top)
      Don’t Feel Like A Turkey, November 2003
      The Art of A Holiday Card, December 2003
      New Beginnings, January 2004
      Holiday Etiquette, November 2004
      Be Thankful—In Writing, December 2004
      Tips for Holiday Travel, December 2004
      Taking Stock In The New Year, January 2005
Manners (top)
      Polite is Right, July 2003
      Boundary Violations, June 2004
      Keep In Touch, February 2005
      The   Value of Thank You: Substance vs. Form, July 2005
      Never Be Ashamed to Say   "Sorry", August 2005
      Trick or Treat, October 2005
Miscellaneous (top)
      Middle Aged Divorce, September 2004
      Wrapping Up A Divorce, February 2005
Money (top)
      Your Money and Divorce; Who Gets the Company Stock?, October 2004
      The Overlooked Asset, November 2004
      New Divorce Expense, December 2004
      Keep More Than Tax Dollars In Your Pocket, January 2005                        
      New Child Support Credit: The College Savings   Plan, September 2005
Prenup (top)
      The Delicate Art of the Prenup, October 2003
      Premarital Property Division, July 2004
Vacations and Travel (top)
      Let Snow Work Its Magic, January 2004
      A Trip to the Comfort Zone, March 2004
      Summer Vacation, July 2004
      Frequent Flier Miles Often Overlooked, March 2005
      Ticket to a Hassle-Free Spring Break, March 2005
Wedding (top)
      Ceremony Etiquette, April 2003
      Monetary Contributions, May 2003

EMPLOYMENT (top)
      Looking In All The Right Places, June 2003
      Back to Interviewing, June 2003
      A Look At Employment Changes, August 2003
      Tips For Women In Business, August 2004
      How to Party, Office Style, December 2004
      Dress For a Successful First Impression, May 2005
      Finding Success in Summer Work, June 2005

ESTATE PLANNING (top)
      Estate Planning After Your Divorce, October 2003
      Uncertainty in Estate Tax Laws, April 2004

FAMILY (top)
      April, A Time For Foolishness, April 2003
      Parenting Through The War May, 2003
      A New Look at Grandparents Rights to Custody, September 2003
      Accommodating Summer Family Plans, June 2005

FRANK MATTERS (top)
      Dress For a Successful First Impression, May 2005
      Paying Half is the Right Way, June 2005
      The   Value of Thank You: Substance vs. Form, July 2005
      Never Be Ashamed to Say   "Sorry", August 2005
      Trick or Treat, October 2005
      Beginnings of Transformation, November 2005
      Responding to Unexpected Gifts, December 2005
      New Years Resolutions, January 2006
      Empathy and Narcissim, February 2006
      Pros and Cons of the Information Superhighway, March 2006
      Spring Cleaning, April 2006

FIRM NEWS (top)
      Ron Johnson Becomes A Partner, April 2003
      Making Room For Other, Donating Our Old Computers, May 2003
      Our Growing Family, June 2003
      Crooked River Roundup July 2003
      Student Interns July 2003
      A Grandmother’s Wish, August 2003
      Linda Smith-Cascade Women in Business, September 2003
      We’ve Fallen For Football in Portland, October 2003
      New Additions to the Team and New Prineville Office, February 2004
      SGR&K   Evolves, July 2005
      Celebrating Old and New, Central Oregon's 8th Anniversary and Ron Johnson's Promotion, February 2006

HEALTH (top)
      The Selfish Little Secret, February 2005
      Q&A: What is a Living Will?, May 2005
      Take Summer Time for Yourself, August 2005
      Custody and Antidepressants, September 2005

HOUSEHOLD (top)
      Household Inventory Tips, January 2004
      The Dog Days of Summer, August 2005
      Easy “Do-It-Yourself” Repairs Around the House: Plumbing, April 2006

HOLIDAYS (top)
      Don’t Feel Like A Turkey, November 2003
      The Art of A Holiday Card, December 2003
      New Beginnings, January 2004
      Holiday Etiquette, November 2004
      Be Thankful—In Writing, December 2004
      Tips for Holiday Travel, December 2004
      The NICE New Year’s Resolution, January 2005
      Take Stock In The New Year, January 2005
      For Your Special Mother, May 2005
      Get Creative With Costumes and Crafts, October 2005
      Trick or Treat, October 2005
      Remembering the Elderly During the Holiday Season, December 2005
      Responding to Unexpected Gifts, December 2005
      Your Child and Valentine’s Day, February 2006

IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE (top)
      Tackling Practicality, May 2003
      Looking In All The Right Places, June 2003
      Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch, Tips on Conversation, July 2003
      The Business of Parenting, August 2003
      Health Policy Planning Pays Off, November 2003
      Depositions Decoded, December 2003
      Household Inventory Tips, January 2004
      Round Two, Revive Your Resolutions, February 2004
      Mediation, June 2004
      Off To School: Children Attending College, August 2004
      Hey! Where’s my Backpack?, September 2004
      Choosing A Child Therapist, October 2004
      The Overlooked Asset, November 2004
      Keep More Than Tax Dollars In Your Pocket, January 2005
      Making Your Deal Stick, February 2005
      Who Pays For College?, March 2005
      Utilizing a Parenting Time Coordinator, June 2005

IN THE KITCHEN (top)
Breakfast (top)
      Personalized Blueberry Pancakes for Visitation Sunday, August 2003
      Apple Crepes, November 2005
Appetizers and Snacks (top)
      Super Bowl Smoked Salmon & Jalapeno Dip, January 2004
      Peanut Butter & Yogurt Dip, September 2004
      Piccadilly Banana Bread, March 2005
      Pumpkin Bread, October 2005
      Crab Cake Appetizers, January 2006
Lunch (top)
      Wrap it Up! Lunchbox Ideas, September 2003
      Muffaleta Sandwich, October 2003
      Fun and Healthy Tuna Sandwich Wraps, September 2005
      Brioche with Poached Eggs
Dinner (top)
      Baked Cheese Pasta, April 2003
      Curried Chicken Soup, May 2003
      Shepherd’s Pie, June 2003
      Summer Steak Salad, July 2003
      After THE Day Turkey Curry, November 2003
      Friday Night Pasta, December 2003
      Barbecued Shrimp, June 2004
      Roast Pork Tenderloin w/ Caramelized Onions and Apple Relish, October 2004
      Cranberry Chutney, November 2004
      Butternut Squash Soup, December 2004
      Vegetable Stew with Herb Dumplings, January 2005
      Beef Roast with Fruit, February 2005
      Sautéed Baby Zucchini with Squash Blossoms and More, May 2005
      Fresh Seafood Grill, June 2005
      Tropical Kabobs, August 2005
Dessert (top)
      Fun S’mores Fondue, February 2004
      Shamrock Cookies, March 2004
      Shortbread, April 2004
      Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, May 2004
      The Best Chocolate Cookies Ever, April 2005
      Grilled Peaches with Caramel Whipping Cream, July 2005
      Chocolate Cubed, December 2005
      Profiteroles (Creme Puffs), February 2006
      Homestyle Fried Chicken, March 2006

JODYISMS (top)
      April 2003
      September 2003
      April 2005
      May 2005
      June 2005
      July 2005
      August 2005
      September 2005
      October 2005
      November 2005
      December 2005
      January 2006
      February 2006
      March 2006
      April 2006

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (top)
      Depositions Decoded, December 2003
      Deposition Dos and Don’ts, May 2004
      Mediation, June 2004
      Military Service and Civil Law, August 2004
      A New Look At Competency Standards, October 2004
      Timing It Right   - Prenuptial versus Postnuptial Agreement, July 2005
      What’s the Difference Between Oregon and Washington Divorce Law? October 2005

MISCELLANEOUS (top)
      ‘That Something’ For New Year’s, January 2004
      Communication Games, November 2004
      A New Philosophy for a New Year, January 2005
      The Dog Days of Summer, August 2005
      A Summer to Remember: My Experience in America, September 2005
      On Arts, March 2006

MANNERS (top)
      Paying Half is the Right Way, June 2005
      The   Value of Thank You: Substance vs. Form, July 2005
      Never Be Ashamed to Say   "Sorry", August 2005
      Hold, Please.The Forgotten Art of Telephone Communication, March 2006

MONEY (top)
Charity (top)
      Planning Charitable Donations, December 2003
      The Benefits of Charitable Giving, March 2004
      New Laws on Giving, December 2005
and Divorce (top)
      Your Money and Divorce; Who Gets the Company Stock?, October 2004
      The Overlooked Asset, November 2004
      New Divorce Expense, December 2004
      Keep More Than Tax Dollars In Your Pocket, January 2005                        
      New Child Support Credit: The College Savings   Plan, September 2005
Taxes (top)
      Accountability in Taxes, April 2004
      Uncertainty in Estate Tax Laws, April 2004
      Deducting Your Divorce Fees, April 2005
      Bypass   the 'Death Tax'! Create   a Marital Bypass Trust, July 2005
      Your House -   The Loaded Asset, July 2005
Other (top)
      Hey, That’s My Identity!, March 2004
      Good Economic Sense & Parenting, April 2004
      Protecting Your Assets, May 2004
      Social Security, November 2004
      Do Support Payments End With Retirement?, April 2005
      Clear Up Your Post-Divorce Credit, August 2005
      New Bankruptcy Legislation, October 2005
      Money Saving Tips for the End of the Year, December 2005

NEW LAW (top)
      Circumstances for Modification of Spousal Support, April 2003
      A New Look at Agreements, May 2003
      A New Look At Debt Assignment, June 2003
      A Look at Loans, July 2003
      The Tale of the Doctor’s Wife, February 2004
      Hey, That’s My Identity!, March 2004
      Uncertainty in Estate Tax Laws, April 2004
      Protecting Your Assets, May 2004
      Kunza Decision Applied, September 2004
      As Children Grow, Court Reviews Parenting Time, December 2004
      New Bankruptcy Legislation, October 2005
      Recording Telephone Conversations in Oregon, November 2005
      Changes to the Definition of “Child Attending School," January 2006
      Upward Modifications of Spousal Support, February 2006
      “Parent” Redefined in Washington, April 2006

PARENTING (top)
      The Business of Parenting, August 2003
      Getting the Best Popsicles on the Block, October 2003
      The School Directory, September 2003
      Good Economic Sense, April 2004
      Juggling Your Kids’ Summer Plans, May 2004
      Back To School, September 2004
      Choosing A Child Therapist, October 2004
      As Children Grow, Court Reviews Parenting Time, December 2004
      Play Ball For the Children, February 2005
      When is the Track Meet? The School Play? The Last Day of the Year?, March 2005
      Do Support Payments End With Retirement?, April 2005
      Step Parent Visitation After Divorce, May 2005
      Utilizing a Parenting Time Coordinator, June 2005
      Finding Success in Summer Work, June 2005
      It Takes Two…. Back to School Parenting, August 2005
      Back to School Tools, September 2005
      New Child Support Credit: The College Savings   Plan, September 2005
      Custody and Antidepressants, September 2005
      Develop a Family Calendar, September 2005


RETIREMENT (top)
      How to Achieve your Retirement Dream, October 2003
      New Divorce Expense, December 2004
      Do Support Payments End With Retirement?, April 2005

SPOUSAL SUPPORT (top)
      The Tale of the Doctor’s Wife, February 2004
      Do Support Payments End With Retirement?, April 2005

TECH CORNER (top)
      New Lines of Communication, August 2003
      Beware the Spyware! June 2005
      Be a Savvy Online Shopper, December 2005
      Apply “Spring Cleaning” to Your Digital Life, April 2006

TIPS (top)
  Book Reviews (top)
      Tuesdays With Morrie April, 2003
      A Summer of Once Upon A Time, July 2003
      The Book Lover’s Cookbook, February 2004
      The Red Tent, June 2004
      The DaVinci Code, October 2004
      The Good Divorce, January 2005
      The Road to Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Money, June 2005
      I Hate You—Don’t Leave Me, Understanding the Borderline Personality, November 2005
  Other (top), April 2006
      Long and Happy Marriage, September 2003
      When Murphy’s Law Hits, November 2004
      Taking Charge of Cheer, March 2005
      FiveTips for Saving Time, May 2005

Q&A (top)
      What is a Living Will?, May 2005
      Accommodating Summer Family Plans, June 2005
      Clear Up Your Post-Divorce Credit, August 2005
      Custody and Antidepressants, September 2005
      What’s the Difference Between Oregon and Washington Divorce Law? October 2005
      Conversation With Your Ex-Spouse, November 2005
      New Laws on Giving, December 2005
      What are the Pros and Cons of Buying Versus Leasing a Car?, January 2006
      Now that my divorce is complete, I am ready to start dating again and I have kids.  What issues should I consider?, February 2006
      How can I determine the optimal time to start drawing my Social Security benefits?, March 2006
      Is it true that I should I take my divorce Judgment with me on vacation?, April 2006
      Where can I get a copy of my divorce Judgment?, April 2006


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