Four Reasons to Thank Your Stepdad This Father’s Day
We live in a time where many families include stepparents, so it is important that we honor them on holidays as well. This Father’s Day let’s take a moment to celebrate and show gratitude to the father figures in our lives. Stepfathers especially deserve recognition...
A Family Law Attorney’s Guide to the Financial Affidavit
One of the most important documents in any case is the Financial Affidavit. In that pleading, the petitioner is swearing not only to their monthly income, but also their monthly expenses, assets and liabilities. In my practice, I have reviewed countless Financial...
What Happens When a Christian Husband Wants a Divorce?
In marriage, sometimes we go through difficult seasons. Life as Christians does not mean that we won’t experience trials or endure challenges. Perhaps you have been trying to work on your relationship for months or even years. Even still, you have reached a breaking...
The Importance of Communication Among Coparents Today
Far too many times in Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) or paternity actions, rather than working together for their children, former spouses choose to parallel parent. Parallel parenting can be defined as an arrangement where each parent makes decisions regarding...
Seven Important Aspects of a Parenting Plan in a Family Law Case
One of the most crucial elements in Timesharing (commonly known as Child Custody) cases is the creation of a comprehensive Parenting Plan. A well-structured plan not only provides clarity and stability for the minor children but also ensures that both co-parents are...
What to Expect in the First Collaborative Team Meeting
As a Family Law Client who chooses to proceed with your case by utilizing the Collaborative process, you may be curious about what will happen in the first meeting. Remember, Collaborative Law is a voluntary process. Both you and your spouse will work with...
Communicating with the Neutrals in a Collaborative Case
The Collaborative Process is a neutral process where both parties agree on an alternative to litigation. Potential candidates for Collaborative Law include spouses and unmarried parents who have at least some common goals, a genuine desire to protect their minor...
Collaborative Law: A Brief History and Overview
Florida’s Collaborative Law Process Act came to be in 2016, but the original concept for Collaborative Law came from Minnesota by an Attorney named Stuart Webb in 1990. He realized the importance of personal relationships in the legal process. Attorney Webb believed...
Four Types of Counseling to Consider During the Divorce Process
Experiencing a Divorce can bring up a variety of emotions. Couples who are ending their Marriage may go through different stages of grief-- denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Speaking with a Licensed Mental Health Professional could be beneficial as...
Three Ways to Support Single Moms This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner. On this day, many families are intentional about catering to the matriarch of their home. What about single mothers? In our society today, many retailers and companies feature ideal gift ideas for mom. While many of those ideas are...