“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...
Be Better Than Unselfish!
In this age of moral relativism, where “tolerance” is the watchword of the day, taking a strong stand has become taboo. But one of the few virtues most people remain willing to endorse (verbally at least!) is unselfishness. If you told Jay Leno’s “man on the street”...
Will I Have to Pay Alimony if I Get Divorced in Florida?
One of the more common questions we receive from clients is: “Will I have to pay alimony if I get divorced?” Unfortunately, that question is not easily answered. Having to pay alimony in Florida depends on several factors unique to your personal divorce case. To help...
What Kind of Family Law Attorney Are You Looking For?
Some people want an experienced, more expensive Family Law Attorney and some people want a newer, less expensive Family Law Attorney. Some people want their attorney to be a “bulldog” and some people want someone who cares about them and their future. Is it possible...
What About a Post-nup Marital Agreement?
Everyone is familiar with at least the general idea of a pre-nuptial agreement—a contract you enter before your marriage that governs what will happen to certain assets and liabilities if things don’t work out. But did you know you can still take advantage of those...