Divorce 101
No one wants to get divorced — it’s a decision you only come to when nothing else has worked. Divorce can be difficult, expensive, and emotionally taxing, not to mention the heartbreak that comes after your marriage doesn’t turn out as planned. The better news is that, now that you’ve decided to file for divorce, if you can implement the right strategy, you might be on your way to the best divorce. What’s your first step? Educate yourself about what you’ll need to do to prepare so you can develop a strategy. When we talk about divorce leverage and strategy, what that really means is understanding the process of divorce. An important part of this is considering what your spouse will likely place priority on during the divorce. You’re probably familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow’s idea is that people are motivated to satisfy their needs based on a hierarchy. First, you must meet your biological and psychological needs, then your safety needs, then your need for love and belongings, and so forth. We’re programmed to make decisions based on our perceived needs. How does this relate to your divorce? Maslow’s hierarchy can help you understand what will motivate your spouse’s decisions during the divorce process. A general trend in divorce law is that the more money in the equation, the more priorities will shift from meeting basic economic needs to sustaining family relationships and social status. The bottom line? If you understand your spouse’s needs, you can probably make more accurate predictions on how they’ll behave during the divorce. You can then begin to use this understanding to develop a divorce strategy. You’ll be able to give yourself the best divorce — one that is settled efficiently, quickly, and does not get derailed. If you’re ready to learn more, Divorce Attorney Christopher Bruce shows you how in his book series on “The Best Divorce.” To begin, download your free copy of “Florida Divorce Law Guide” at FloridaDivorceLawGuide.com. EDUCATE YOURSELF IN THE MATTER OF DIVORCE
THE HAZARDS OF BLUE LIGHT HOW TO PROTECT YOUR EYES AND MINIMIZE EXPOSURE
You may have been warned about blue light and its impending threat to your eyes. It comes from your computer screen, your phone, and even from the sun. Why is this form of light harmful, and how can you keep your eyes safe? IS BLUE LIGHT A NEW THING? Blue light occurs in nature and is nothing new. However, because many electronics emit blue light, it’s more of an issue now than it was just 10 years ago. Backlit LED screens emit strong blue light waves, so our use of devices like cellphones, tablets, and flat-screen TVs means we are exposed to more blue light than ever before. WHY ARE EYE DOCTORS WORRIED? Blue light isn’t inherently bad — it’s found in sunlight and lightbulbs — but our increased exposure to it might be. Our eyes are pretty good at blocking UV rays but not so good at blocking blue light. Blue light has a higher energy output than other forms of light, so instead of being filtered by the corneas and lenses, almost all of it reaches the more sensitive retinas. The high energy output of blue light and our eyes’ inability to protect the retinas from it appears to cause damage similar to macular degeneration, an eye disease mostly affecting people over 65 that can lead to blindness. These similarities to macular degeneration have scientists worried that our increased exposure to blue light could lead to more cases of it. HOW CAN YOU MINIMIZE EXPOSURE? Many computers and electronic devices have a “night shift” option built into them. Enabling this feature will dim the screen and lower the amount of blue light that your device emits. There are also removable filters you can put on your computer screen. Brands like RetinaShield/Tech Armor and Eyesafe are designed to limit the amount of blue light your eyes are exposed to. To avoid eye strain, talk to your eye doctor about blue light glasses. These tinted glasses, which come in prescription and nonprescription versions, reduce the amount of blue light that reaches your eyes. Remember, blue light itself is just a natural form of light and isn’t inherently bad. During the day, it can even be beneficial to get some natural blue light from sunshine — while wearing sunglasses, of course. But it’s also a good idea to take precautions to protect your eyes from artificial blue light, especially if your work environment and hobbies expose you to it frequently.
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