tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92631232024-01-31T02:49:55.177-06:00The ADDventures of a practicing attorney in a southern state. I hope those in the law and those with ADD can find some comfort and help in these postings. The only real person in this blog is the author. The people described in this blog mostly represent sterotypes of some of the characters I see in my travels. Addicus Finchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14737301423653955041noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9263123.post-1106586536653173102005-06-28T11:08:00.000-05:002005-06-28T11:06:59.063-05:00

While this information is done by a California attorney, it's just good advice for anyone in a divorce.Children don't have strong egos. Their sense of themselves is through their parents. When one parent criticizes the other parent it wound's a part of that child's identity.If you love your children, never, ever say anything bad about the other parent where you children can here.California

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Some people wonder if the increase in diagnosis of ADD is caused by changes in our society. They wonder if there are things that have changed about society that are causing people to have ADD. One of the suspects is TV watching. The following article gives an overview of the research behind the ADD/TV connection.Does Watching TV Cause ADHD? - Pediatrics Archives

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There are 296 million people in the United States. It is estimated that 3-5 percent of that population is ADD. So, somewhere between 8.8 and 14.8 million people have ADD. The following article deals with how more and more people in the workplace are diagnosed with ADD. Now if we could just get more people to understand about ADD, then perhaps the workplace will be more ADD friendly.ABC News:

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I'm a solo practioner. I work for myself. I tell my assistants about my ADD and have them try to compensate for me. The great thing is that I can dictate my pace and control my schedule.When I get home, I feel wiped out. A whole day of having to concentrate makes me come home not wanting to do much at all. If too many things come up at home I quickly get the feeling of being overwhelmed.This

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I'd love for my blog to be a great resource for people with ADD, but I have to face my limitations as a person. First, I have this "law thing" that I do. Second, I have this ADD thing that often makes life somewhat chaotic. So, often I have to look for material to continue to post.One of the best blogs for people with ADD is Living With ADHD. I subscribe to it with RSS and enjoy the variety

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Domestic violence is a troublesome issue for family courts. First, there is the problem of getting victims of family violence to be strong enough to end the cycle of abuse. There are so many times when a true victim will continue to go back to the abuser over and over again. The second problem is the "offensive" use of a claim of family violence. Since this can be an issue of life or death,

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Many people do not understand the bankruptcy system, until they really need it. Many people need only lose their income for a couple of months and they would likely end up homeless. The credit card industry has been trying to get bankruptcy "reform" passed for a number of years. It looks like this year they will finally get it done. This article tells why this "reform" is really a bad idea.

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This is a subject in which I have a vested interest. I've been diagnosed as dysthymic. This is a persistant low grade depression that follows one around throughout life. I've also suffered from several bouts of rather severe depression in my life.It is very common for someone with ADD to have comorbid depression. The medical world is unsure if this is just a natural part of the differences in

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This is potentially a big case for divorce lawyers. I've often recommended my clients use Spector if they feel that their spouse is using the computer in furtherance of harming the marriage. It seems the Florida courts feel that this is improper and have not allowed evidence obtained this way to be used in courts. My state is a community property state, so it's likely that any computer used by

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My ADD brain craves stimulation. I'm always looking for new things and have such a low frustration tolerance for boredom. I wrote some time ago about my use of FreeCell as "brain candy." My son (ADHD) is quite a chubby fellow just like his father. I can see the way he uses food to stimulate his brain. He eats so much more when he doesn't take his Adderal. Some of this is due to the appetite

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My household should own stock in Shire. 4 out of the 5 people in our household take Adderall XR. My two sons ages 8 and 13 take it. Many people have some prejudice against taking any medication that affects the brain. I really don't understand their thinking. If my thyroid doesn't produce enough hormone, I'll supplement it. If I'm diabetic, I'll take insulin to regulate my blood sugar. Why don't

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ADD is both a blessing and a curse. It is both positive and negative. Most people believe that Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein were ADD. Would they have had the same impact on the world if they were taking medication? Does medication affect the ADD brain in negative ways? This article presents some unique points of view on this issue.PsycPORT.com | What if Einstein Had Taken Ritalin?

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I recently linked to a PBS article on medicating kids with ADD. This is another excellent resource on the whole spectrum of learning/processing disorders. I think more information such as this will help society see that each individual has a unique brain. Just because my brain works differently from the brains of the majority of society doesn't make mine defective. Misunderstood Minds | PBS

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This is a page on a site by a pediatrician who also specializes in treating ADD/ADHD in adults and children. On the page he lists some of the life issues that arise with this condition. The introduction to this page really resonates with me. It says: "This is a plea that we must find ADD/ADHD in children early and treat them effectively to prevent their outcome and consequences" ADD/ADHD

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This is the most comprehensive list of ADD assessment tests I have found. If you are an adult and are trying to figure if you are ADD, they have a self scoring Excel spreadsheet of the Wender Utah Rating Scale here. Psychiatric Rating Scales for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -- Neurotransmitter.net

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Two doctors have an affair for four months. Two years later, the male doctor is slapped with a paternity suit. He claims that the other doctor kept some of his sperm and used it to impregnate herself. He sues her claiming that she caused him emotional distress. You've got to read this story. It shows just how wacky human behavior can be. I really liked the part where the court of appeals

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A recent post on the Adult-ADD-issues Yahoo group talked about ADDer's who are able to read people. The interesting thing about ADD in their relations with people is that it can manifest itself in very different ways.I have a friend, also an attorney, who is should be an ADD poster child. One of the ways her ADD manifests itself is with her non-stop talking. She is so distracted and hyperfocused

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This all started with a post on the blog Notes from the (Legal) Underground. The interesting items are the comments and the links. I know a lot of lawyers that just hate what they do.Since a large part of my practice is family law, it is often some high conflict stuff. I’ve loved and hated practicing law in my 18 years of practice. I’ve had the joys of seeing an abused child adopted by loving

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A man points a gun at an officer, struggles with him, bites him on the hand and is arrested.  He was stopped for an allegation of aggravated indecent assault.  He claims that since he still owes his lawyers $15,000 out of a $25,000 retainer, his lawyers pressure him to plead guilty on the night before trial and the next day he does.  He appeals his case he is given a new

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Oh, the wonders of the first amendment. If it's art it can't be indecent, can it? So, when Boise passes a law against totally nude clubs, some bright club owner starts holding "art night" where customers sketch the "models."Think I can tell my wife, "Honey, I think I'm going to take up sketching. There's this meeting on Mondays that I just have to attend."I'll just have to suffer in the name of

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Having ADD has affected by life. ADD can seriously impact many aspects of a person's life including home, school, and work. This is an online course about advocating for someone with developmental disabilities. Anyone who has ADD or who has a child with ADD should check out this resource. Partners in Making Your Case

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Obviously since I have a "unique" brain, I am very sensitive to clients who have issues caused by the unique ways their brains work. This post talks about the lack of training for lawyers in the areas of mental health and the ethical and moral issues dealing with clients with these iissues. I like the idea of a continuing education course dealing with the seven deadly sins. Crime & Federalism:

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Many people going though divorce suffer negative effects on their credit. Many people don't remember if they applied for credit in their own name or jointly with their spouse. Equifax has an online 3 in 1 credit report that should find most accounts on your credit. It might be a good idea to check even if you're not going through a divorce.Equifax Personal Solutions

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Can you really tell when someone is lying? The following article details some of the research going on in this area. There is an interesting part of linguistic clues.Detecting deception

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Having been a lawyer for a number of years, I now know that there are always two sides of a story. Often I go to court and can't figure out who is telling the truth. Sometimes it takes a long time before I get some feel for the truth. The following article addresses some of the reasons and possible solutions to this issue in the family court context. �Lying in Family Court

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