Collaborative Law vs. Divorce Mediation in Family Law
First, let me say that both the Collaborative Law Process and Mediation have their place and each can be very beneficial in the right circumstances. However, although they may appear similar at first blush, their focus and processes are different. Both attempt to help...
Fighting for the Beautiful View
Several summers ago, I enjoyed a great reminder of the importance of struggling through difficult times toward the blessing on the other side. This reminder came while my wife and I were whitewater rafting in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. If you’ve ever been...
How to Avoid Divorce
Wow! This seems like a strange topic coming from a Family Law Attorney who has practiced law for over 33 years and who has handled hundreds of Family Law Cases. including Divorce which in Florida is known as Dissolution of Marriage. However, who would be in a better...
Florida Passes the Collaborative Process Act
After unanimously passing in the Florida House and Senate, on March 24, 2016, Governor Rick Scott signed and enacted the Florida Collaborative Process act. This act recognizes and establishes requirements for the use of the Collaborative Process in family law matters...
“Mirroring” – And Its Application in the Law
Psychologists have a time-honored vehicle to enhance communication. It’s called “mirroring.” The procedure is simple in theory, but may be slightly difficult in application. The first speaker makes a statement, and the second speaker “mirrors” that statement by...
A Life Well Lived
I went to a funeral for a 20-year-old young woman named Jenny years ago. She was the daughter of two of our best friends, Mike and Lisa who we have known for over 25 years. My wife and Lisa were pregnant together and our daughter was born two months before Jenny. Then...
8 Concerns for People Facing a High Net Worth Divorce
If you own significant assets, generate substantial income, and are facing divorce, the following article could salvage a large portion of your net worth. In divorce, the more you make, the more you have at stake. Unless you have an ironclad prenuptial agreement, up...
The Crucible of Family Law
In 2013, I read an interesting book entitled “Leadership in the Crucible of Work” by Sandy Shugart. A crucible is essentially a hardened ceramic vessel in which chemical reactions take place under great heat and pressure. The author applied that concept to the heat...
Family Law and the Golden Rule of Treating Family Law Clients
I have been practicing family law in Orlando for over 33 years now and I continue to be amazed at how poorly some lawyers treat their clients. These types of divorce attorneys tend to treat their clients as a “one time transaction.” This has many adverse consequences...
Attention Florida Business Owners Facing Divorce
If you are a business owner, and you are considering divorce, read this first. Under to Florida Statute 61.075, property owned by you and your spouse falls in one of two categories: marital or nonmarital. Specifically, marital property typically includes: Assets and...