Andrea Cooley

Des Moines

Writer at Freelance

Editor, Director and Content Creator at Freelance

freelance writer, editor, crafter, gardener, wife, mom, and cook by night

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Articles

Separated Spouses And Changes To The Succession Law Reform Act And Family Law Act

Mar 11, 2025 | mondaq.com | Andrea Cooley

Often, Family Law intersects with other areas of law. There havebeen several amendments to the Succession Law Reform Act(SLRA) that have significant consequences to separatedspouses. Changes made to sections 17 and 43.1 of the SLRA,came into effect as of January 1, 2022 impact separated spouses.
An Update On The Family Pet In A Separation

Mar 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Andrea Cooley

Unfortunately upon the breakdown of a relationship it is not uncommon to see the family pet being used as a weapon. One spouse knowingly understands how important the pet is to the other spouse, and may use the pet to create additional conflict. One spouse may insist they are more entitled to keep the pet and withhold the pet, thereby creating additional conflict that must be resolved.
The Best Shower Cleaning Products

Dec 21, 2023 | msn.com | Andrea Cooley
Vintage Collections Give This Home the Nostalgic Feeling of Christmas Past

Nov 15, 2023 | bhg.com | Andrea Cooley

Christmas is the most anticipated holiday in the Folino home. Melissa Folino is an avid collector of many things, but come November first, her holiday collections are the main attraction. “I don’t mind the work of unpacking and decorating, but the house is in disarray for a good week,” she says. “My first Christmas collection was my Christopher Radko ornaments,” says Melissa, who’s on Instagram as @melissaashleyhome.