Go Your Own Way: When a Family Law Attorney-Client Relationship Ends The relationship between a client and their family law attorney is a very different one when compared to other attorney-client relationships. In comparison to[...] Read More
Answering Some of the Most Common Divorce Questions Part 2 Today we are continuing our series in which we address some of the questions we hear most frequently about divorce. If you have any[...] Read More
The Exception, Not the Rule: Emergencies in Family Law and the Consequences of “Crying Wolf” Family law encompasses many issues – usually issues that are not only complex, but also emotional. Family law clients often deem certain circumstances as[...] Read More
Answering Some of the Most Common Divorce Questions Today we are taking the opportunity to address some of the questions we hear most frequently about divorce. As a divorce involves every area[...] Read More
Understanding Your Advocate: The Challenges of a Family Law Attorney I realize that the title of this article may seem overly dramatic and maybe even come off as whiny. However, the reality is that[...] Read More
Tips to Prepare Financially For Your Divorce If you find yourself at a crossroads, contemplating divorce, you’re likely aware of the emotional and personal toll it can take. But have you[...] Read More
How a Parent’s Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Affects Their Children, and In Turn, Their Time-Sharing Substance use disorders (SUDs)have been on the rise in every state in America. Yet, the prevalence of SUDs in Florida is higher than in[...] Read More
Keeping Your Divorce Costs in Check: Practical Tips for a Cost-Effective Divorce Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and it can also take a toll on your finances. To help you navigate this difficult time while keeping[...] Read More
From High-Conflict to Effective Co-Parenting: Restoring Respect & Trust During and after a highly contentious case involving children, achieving a healthy co-parenting relationship can seem like a hopeless undertaking. Overwhelmed by anger, hurt,[...] Read More
Does Adultery Matter in My Divorce? Many marriages end due to the adultery of one spouse (or both spouses). But does that adultery matter in the divorce? Legally speaking, probably[...] Read More
Co-Parenting Conflict and Children: What the Research Reveals* As a family law attorney and a Guardian ad Litem, I have witnessed parents so firmly entrenched in their anger or hurt with each[...] Read More
Family Law Rule Update: Better Financial Privacy in Divorce What is the rule 12.285 in Florida? On September 7, 2023, the Florida Supreme Court announced amendments to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure[...] Read More
What Your Family Law Attorney Might Not Be Telling You (But Should): Part 2 A previous article, “What Your Family Law Attorney Might Not Tell You(But Should): Part 1,” discussed central truths about family law cases that often[...] Read More
Parallel Parenting: When Co-Parenting Won’t Work Co-parenting during and after a divorce isn’t easy, even under the best of circumstances. It asks a lot of both parents: to set aside[...] Read More
What Factors Are Used to Calculate Child Support? The financial support of children by their parents is a central issue in Florida family law. For the State of Florida, the principle behind[...] Read More
Don’t Forget These Things in Your Divorce Settlement Agreement! If you resolve your divorce amicably, either through an uncontested divorce process, mediation, or a collaborative divorce, you will end up signing a Marital[...] Read More
What Your Family Law Attorney Might Not Tell You (But Should): Part 1 Navigating the world of Florida family law can be a surreal, intimidating, and emotional experience. Even if you have a practiced attorney on[...] Read More
Case Study: One Fictional Couple’s Journey Through Traditional and Collaborative Divorce The world of family law can be a mysterious one to outsiders. Even if you have been through a divorce, your knowledge and experience[...] Read More