The holidays have a lot of great things for many people but are also the worst and most stressful times for many.  I have found that my practice has a lot of people dealing with stressors and either voluntarily or not being in legal situations.  Many items people decide to get a divorce after the holidays or have the need to file bankruptcy due to the financial stressors.  In addition, there are a great deal of criminal behavior, DCF involvement and other that take place. 

Other times people are not in as much trouble as reaching resolutions for the new year such as having wills or durable power of attorneys or getting a guardianship.  This time of year it is important to recognize that many people are in the same situation as you may be.