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David P. Leta is the owner and lead mediator for Divorce and Your Home, LLC, and MediatorForDivorce.com. Mr. Leta has a background negotiating contracts in the business and commercial world. His calm and knowledgeable demeanor has successfully produced amendable agreements between divorcing and separating couples throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.
It’s important for divorcing spouses to be in an environment where they can safely express their concerns and issues civilly without intimidation. Mr. Leta provides that atmosphere. He offers the structure of an attorney’s conference room, the locality of the library’s private and confidential study room, or the comfort of the couple’s kitchen or dining room table. Wherever someone feels most comfortable will be the venue. The correct venue can generate a favorable agreement.
“Divorcing partners aren’t always happy with their spouse during this process But if they can sit and have a well-meaning conversation, with reasonable expectations, they can surely find common ground and an agreement that addresses both parties’ interests and concerns. I have seen this too many times, and I’m confident an equitable agreement can be reached.” says Mr. Leta
Primarily mediating locally in Ocean and Monmouth Counties, Mr. Leta facilitates divorce mediations having to do with ending marriage settlement, child support guidelines, financial analysis of the marital relationship, equitable distribution and property settlements, financial assets and liabilities, child custody and visitation rights, parenting arrangements, spousal support, and alimony.
Mr. Leta suggests ending a marriage amicably starts with these four steps.
- Agree to talk, to be fair, agree to mediate and not litigate.
- Create a master list.
- Decide on what you need.
- Make your children your priority
Divorcing is never easy. Beginning a new life on one’s own can be overwhelming and highly stressful. As an experienced mediator, Mr. Leta will help a separating or divorcing couple problem solve and reach mutually beneficial solutions to difficult decisions in a civil and peaceful environment while helping reduce legal court costs and attorney fees.
Mr. Leta encourages you to call him directly for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. All calls are private and confidential. Call 908-278-6335, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit
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You have heard the expression " make lemonade out of lemons "!
When Betty Gallagher's home in Warren, NJ burned down nearly 50 years ago. Betty, having to establish a new home and searching for antique home furnishings, fell in love with the antique business and thus began her own antique business, Betty Gallagher Antiques Inc. located in downtown Westfield, NJ! The shop originally was located in the town but after five years, moved to their current location next to the movie theatre at 266 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. Betty's shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:00 - 5:30 and late on Thursday evenings.
Betty and her daughter, Reni Hackley, buy and sell antique furnishings, gold and silver jewelry as well as Asian art pieces. Betty Gallagher Antiques features " decorative and folk art " as well as mid-century modern, which seems to be highly popular among young people today. Ms. Gallagher, a retired rider, has her own brand of custom equine gold jewelry, which is featured at The American Saddle Horse Museum in Kentucky.
Betty and Reni welcome new and long time clients alike, often with returning customers looking in to see what's new on the two floors of their shop. Clients also enjoy visiting with Betty's 13 year old retired seeing eye dog, Jesse. One of the things Betty and her daughter, Reni, enjoy most is helping clients choose interesting and unique gifts for all occasions.
Stop by and enjoy a visit with Betty, Reni and Jesse for a wonderful shopping experience in a lovely setting in quaint down town Westfield!
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You are Invited to the Latino Food & Beverage Trade Show on August 23-24, 2017!
Show at Meadowlands Expo Center
The World of Latino Cuisine 2017 trade show provides a dynamic venue where Latino food producers, both domestic and international, exhibit their offerings for the ever-growing Hispanic marketplace. The show features exhibits, educational workshops, culinary demonstrations by International celebrity chefs, and much more.
The annual food and beverage trade event includes the participation of domestic food manufacturers, producers, and distributors. Importers from the Caribbean and many Latin American countries also participate as exhibitors, with almost 200 in attendance. Enterprises from Mexico, Ecuador, Canada, Perú, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Cuba will be present at the show.
Buyers and merchandisers, distributors, small- and medium-sized specialty food stores, regional chains, caterers, restaurants, independents, and bodegas are all expected to attend. Exhibit categories include frozen foods, groceries, organic products, dairy, beverages, and, in addition, non-food products. With more than 2,000 foodservice industry operators expected to attend, sponsors expect the show to be even bigger than last year.
Americans spend 4 percent of their disposable incomes eating out in restaurants, and 70% eating at home. “If we just extrapolate that for the 4 percent and applied it to the $2.1 trillion, the Latino market just for food and beverage is between $200 and $240 billion,” the show’s manager William Colon pointed out. “Even more enticing, the market continues to grow four or 5 percent a year
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Leading New Jersey HVAC, plumbing and electrical company, Gold Medal Service, offers bathroom remodeling tips to homeowners who want to age in their own homes
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. – August 2nd, 2017 – Gold Medal Service, a BBB A+ rated heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical service company that services more than 125,000 homeowners throughout New Jersey, offers bathroom remodeling tips to homeowners who need to adapt their bathrooms so it is safe for someone with limited mobility or physical impairments to use.
“Many Americans choose to age in their own homes where they are familiar with their environment,” said Joe Todaro, Director of Operations of Gold Medal Service. “People of all ages value their ability to live independently and remodeling a bathroom in preparation for retirement will ensure convenience and safety.”
Things homeowners can do to adapt their bathrooms so it is safer for anyone with limited mobility to use include:
· Remodel the bathroom on the main floor. If you have a house with multiple levels, consider remodeling the bathroom which is located on the same level as the bedroom of the physically impaired person who will be using it. Having to climb stairs every time they need to use the bathroom is challenging for individuals with limited mobility, and presents an increased risk.
· Provide extra space in the bathroom. Make sure there is enough room in the bathroom to move a wheelchair around. Plan for extended periods of time when the physically-impaired person will need a wheelchair, a walking frame or cane, with doorways set to at least 32 inches wide. And ensure that there is enough space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet, bath or shower, to enable a safe and easy transfer.
· Stick with non-slip floors. Non-slip tiles are a must to prevent slipping and tripping on the bathroom floor. Loose rugs can be hazardous so stick with non-slip materials.
· Make tubs and showers more accessible. Consider a customized bath wet area. Walk-in tubs are a great solution for the physically impaired, and older bath tubs can easily be replaced with a walk-in bathtub. Consider having a seating area in the shower so an individual does not have to remain standing the entire time while showering. And be sure that the tub and shower surfaces are non-slip as well.
· Add grab bars. Using towel rails as grab bars is a major safety risk as they will not support a person. Instead, install grab bars following manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Having grab bars next to the bath, shower and toilet are critical to help support someone when they move around the bathroom.
· Mind the lighting. Make sure you have ample lighting in the bathroom with a minimal amount of glare.
· Remember an elevated toilet seat. People with mobility impairments often find it difficult to stand up from a low-set toilet. Adapting to an elevated toilet seat is helpful and reduces the stress of sitting and standing. Wheelchair users will also find that a wide toilet seat is beneficial, as they can then rely on a lateral sliding transfer to move from the wheelchair to the toilet seat and back.
· Consider extra accessories. Properly locating things like soap dishes, shaving stands and shower caddies will make using the bathroom more convenient and safe. Having your professional bathroom installer advise you on where to install accessories will eliminate the need to stretch or reach for soap or shaving cream, minimizing the risk of falling.
· Use low-maintenance materials. When you remodel your bathroom, consider using modern materials that are easy to clean, are mildew-resistant, and have a lifetime guarantee. There are many available options for colors, patterns, and styles.
Having your bathroom remodeled may appear to be daunting, but certain companies, like Gold Medal Service, can create a fully customized bathroom with minimal difficulty in as little as one day. Bathroom remodeling is a timely and cost-effective solution for homeowners who need to adapt their bathroom making it safer and more convenient for someone with physical impairments to use, while increasing a home’s value.
For more tips and advice on one-day bathroom remodeling solutions, contact Gold Medal Service at 800-576-GOLD or visit www.goldmedalservice.com.
About Gold Medal Service
Gold Medal Service was founded in 1994 with a vision to provide homeowners with a reliable and trustworthy home service company customers could count on to fix just about anything that could go wrong in a home. Since then, Gold Medal has grown to include more than 195 Service Expert Technicians, Installers, and employees solving plumbing, heating, cooling, electric, drain, sewer and waterproofing issues for homeowners across the state of New Jersey. Gold Medal Service is a Dave Lennox Award recipient, exclusive to the top 25 Lennox Premier Dealers throughout the Unites States and Canada. For more information, call 800-576-GOLD or visit www.goldmedalservice.com.