The Crucible of Family Law

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

Family Law

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...

What Kind of Family Law Attorney Are You Looking For?

Family Law

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...

The (Veto) Pen Is Mightier!

Family Law

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...

Three Common Challenges Blended Families Face

Family Law, Parenting and Divorce

Many times, when couples are experiencing marriage again after a Divorce, a new spouse isn’t the only addition to the family. Second marriages not only represent a sense of hope, but may also include a season filled with challenges and transition. For newlyweds with...

Three Ways Counseling Can Positively Impact Your Marriage

Family Law

Often, couples are led to believe counseling should only be entered in a final effort to save their marriage. While speaking with a mental health professional may seem intimidating at first, we encourage our Cients to seek help, especially if reconciliation is...