IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN

Traveling with children for many families is a normal occurrence.  Trips to Disney World, trips to visit family in California or another state, trips for sports teams are among the common destinations.  In addition, our communities are comprised of many international families who seek to travel abroad to visit extended family or to expose their children to other parts of their heritage; and many families seek to travel internationally to introduce children to the vast array of cultural cities. 

Passport requirements for children must be met and they may take longer if families are separated, divorced, or other engaged in custody disputes.  The State Department has a wonderful website that provides significant information about international travel with children.  Plan ahead, plan early and check out their site at lhttp://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

Protect Your Confidences

Protect your confidences

Meeting with your bible study group at a local coffee spot?  Talking with your counselor over a latte?  Be careful!  It is wonderful to have these types of resources available to help you through life's difficult moments, especially if you are dealing with separation, ,divorce, custody matters, etc.   However, be sensitive to the fact that your confidentiality in a public place where you can be seen and heard may be limited.  Do you know who is sitting at the table behind you?  Who is in line while you wait for your bagel and java?  If you knew that your spouse's divorce lawyer was enjoying breakfast just feet away, would your conversation change?  If it would, then you may not want to share those parts of life in those contexts.  We encourage our clients to have support systems in place, but choose carefully when and where you want to rely on them.