Planning is the real key

One thing I've noticed in my extended family and family law practice is how few people plan ahead for anything.  Oh the wealthy have money put away, but their kids are usually messed up, and don't have the money and relationship skills they need.  Most of the divorces I've seen involve that same lack of planning.  What does the couple want in years one, 2, 3, 5 and 10? How about 25, 50?  How are they gonna get there?

Will anything help?  I recommend our marriage* and family booster plan, along with estate planning.  A couple and family can plan their estate, and teenage kids can learn how to choose a spouse,  learn budgeting, plan their careers.  We also offer relationship skills for the whole family.  I don't hear too many family educators talk about planning.

Adult kids can avoid marrying a jerk or jerkette, and MAYBE the family will live happily ever after.   

*("parenting" for unmarried couples)