Family Family? But I’m only 17, Mr. Roy. I don’t need no stinking family!

Family Decisions  Getting Married –Is a life-changing decision –Requires much initial planning –Can be very expensive process  Family Financial Decisions –Set family goals –Establish a family budget –Divide responsibilities among family members

Family Decisions  Vacation Planning –Choose the type of vacation –Make plans and reservations –Take care of at-home preparations –Cover last-minute details  Getting a Divorce –Is expensive and difficult

Marriage: A New Beginning  Marriage requires compatibility and the sharing of goals. –The engagement: A minimum of six months is needed to plan a formal wedding –Premarital counseling: Required by many faiths to discuss important issues that will bind a couple together –Ceremony and Plans: The bride’s responsibilities and costs; the groom’s responsibilities and costs

Marriage: A New Beginning  The honeymoon can be short or long, inexpensive or elaborate. –Careful planning is essential –Length will depend on time available, cost, and desires of the couple

Planning a Vacation  Decide what type of vacation you want: –Decide on time available –Determine how much you can spend –Find out the type of recreation in which you want to participate  Make plans and reservations: –Make an advance reservation –Prepare a detailed itinerary –Consider using a travel agency

Planning a Vacation  Make at-home preparations: –Stop mail and paper delivery –Make sure house is secure –Provide for care of plants and animals  Remember last-minute details: –Confirm reservations –Get traveler’s checks –Arrive at airport/departure early

Divorce: Expensive and Difficult  Attorney’s Fees  Court Costs and Filing Fees  Child Support and Alimony  Division of Property  Child Custody and Visitation

The Wedding Planner  Find the Costs and Pictures of These Items –Invitations –Flowers and Decorations –Cake and Menu –Location –Photography –Gifts –Wedding Dress –Tuxedos –Rings