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...
Can’t Afford Your Support Obligation? Don’t Sell a Kidney Just Yet.
“If I don’t have the income, do I have to sell my assets or borrow money to pay my support obligations?” And the answer usually is “No.” Under Florida law, a Court generally cannot require a party to liquidate assets or incur debt to meet his or her support...
The (Veto) Pen Is Mightier!
Thanks to a 24 hour news cycle and the mass communication available via the internet, most of you have been aware of the progress of Senate Bill 718 as it made its way through the Florida legislature. The bill would have ended permanent alimony in Florida and would...
How Much Alimony Can I Receive From My Divorce?
Alimony is one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce. Some cases can carry on for years because spouses cannot agree on alimony. Under Florida Statute 61.08, the amount of Alimony you can receive from your divorce depends on several factors starting with:...