Linda Fehrman

Mortgages can be legally tricky when a borrower dies. Not only do laws differ from state to state, there are often rules involving "homesteads" that grant certain privileges to widows and widowers. Finding out about your rights as they…

Comprised of crumbling sandstone and thrust through the earth's crust by shifting tectonic plates, Mormon Rocks jut from the floor of San Bernardino National Park, rising 200 feet above a landscape of rock and scrub brush. Mormon Rocks…

The legal system is divided into categories with the most common being criminal law, civil litigation, bankruptcy law, real estate law and probate law. Although the root of each type of law is visible through the name, that is not so…

Set in the mountains of western North Carolina, the 12,000-acre Linville Gorge Wilderness is part of Pisgah National Forest and sometimes called the "Grand Canyon of the East." The rugged gorge, formed by the Linville River and bordered by…

Queenstown's soaring alpine environment boasts an incredibly concentrated, diverse range of climbing sites for the keen athlete to scramble around on. Luckily, the region's vertical playground isn't just open to skilled rock monkeys.…

It's common for couples today to say "We're pregnant" even though only one of them is actually having the baby. But dads to be often find themselves experiencing some of the symptoms of pregnancy right along with their partners. Part of a…

Although fathers don't go through the actual birthing process, they are still integral to the overall labor and delivery experience. While they won't be doing any pushing or feel any physical pain, dads are an essential part of bringing…

Famous for soft sand as white as sugar, Destin lies on Florida's Emerald Coast, named for the blue-green waters along the shore. The Chocktawhatchee Bay forms the city's northern border, while the Gulf of Mexico frames the city to the…

If you're in search of a noble, friendly -- and very large -- dog who doesn't require a great deal of exercise, a Great Dane can fill the bill. If you've done your research and believe a Great Dane is the right dog for you, the next step is…

If you bring a Jack Russell terrier into your life, it's important to know what you're getting yourself into. These are energetic hunting dogs, bred to kill vermin. If given the chance, they'll happily dispatch cats and other smaller pets…