Daniel Pollack

Financial security and mental health are not in opposition. They are interdependent. Helping clients understand this interdependence, early and clearly, is one of the most valuable services we can provide.

The law is still catching up to the speed and cruelty of this harm. 4 minute read June 24, 2026 at 09:45 AM By

Gray divorce is not a fringe trend. It is a defining feature of how baby boomers are approaching the latter part of their lives.

Teenage girl-on-girl sextortion reveals that this issue is not solely about technology or anonymous predators. It is about power, vulnerability, and the misuse of trust within close relationships.

Screening employees working with children requires more than background checks. Employers should use a layered approach, including reference and credential checks, driving records, and role-specific risk assessments. Ongoing supervision, re-screening, and training are also essential. Legal compliance is crucial to avoid discrimination or invasion of privacy. A thorough, balanced process helps protect children and reduce legal risks.

Focusing on documented behavior rather than diagnosis keeps the client focused on what can be controlled and proven, rather than on the futile project of being understood by someone constitutionally unwilling to offer that understanding. Narcissists box up their behaviors and sling that box over their shoulders, without regard to how their behaviors have impacted on others.

18-B attorneys and social workers collaborate to improve legal outcomes by combining legal expertise with social insights. This teamwork helps identify and address barriers like housing, mental health, and trauma, fostering better compliance, understanding, and tailored interventions, especially in family and child welfare cases. Their partnership promotes accountability, supports family preservation, and offers a more humane, context-aware approach that benefits clients, courts, and society by encouraging growth, recovery, and stability.

Sextortion succeeds because it learns what matters most to its victims. It finds the secret that feels impossible to reveal and turns it into a weapon.

Divorce decisions are often made with incomplete info. Using Annie Duke's “Thinking in Bets,” the article advises treating legal choices like bets—accepting uncertainty, weighing risks, and considering the other side's perspective. Even smart people are prone to biases, so litigants should assess probabilities, avoid chasing irrelevant info, and act strategically. Success depends on making the best decisions with limited info and embracing uncertainty.

Laws against child grooming are crucial for prevention and early intervention. States like Montana, Wisconsin, and Texas have effective, distinct approaches, often focusing on clear definitions and patterns of behavior. Federal laws support interstate and online cases. As technology evolves, laws must adapt to new digital methods of grooming, emphasizing clear language and flexibility to enable early action and effective enforcement.