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What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging life event. In the face of the many possible adjustments divorce entails, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked. Here’s a

Reason Number One that Collaboration is Better than Litigation
In Litigation, you are forced to prove to the judge with evidence, all while the other side is using evidence to disprove your premise. When it comes to parenting, there

How to Prepare for a Family Law Mediation: When You Are Not Represented by an Attorney
What does it mean to be pro se? Pro se is a Latin term meaning to represent oneself in a legal proceeding. In certain circumstances, it makes sense to represent

When Marriage Starts to Feel Heavy
Most marriages don’t fall apart all at once. More often, something quieter happens first. The relationship starts to feel heavy. Not dramatic. Not explosive. Just… weighted. Conversations take more effort.

How Do Retirement Assets Factor into Property Division in a Florida Divorce?
Property division can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce Florida. For many couples, their retirement assets are among their most valuable assets. Retirement savings can be

Resolving Time-Sharing Conflicts: Mediation in Florida
When disagreements arise over time-sharing in Florida, families often face the prospect of lengthy and emotionally taxing legal battles. However, an alternative dispute resolution method, namely mediation, can offer a

Ten questions to ask before choosing a family lawyer
Selecting a lawyer to help you with your divorce is perhaps the most important decision you’ll make in the process of getting divorced. What are the questions to ask before

What to Expect During Your First Consultation with a Family Law Firm
When faced with a family law issue, whether it’s divorce, child custody, or adoption, seeking legal advice from a trusted family law firm is often the first step toward resolving

How Is Property Divided In A Florida Divorce?
This is one of the most important questions in a divorce. While a marriage, and its undoing, can be fraught with complex and difficult emotions, the legal process of a

Parent Coordinator
Learn About Parent Coordinator Roles in Florida Family Law I’ve been thinking about how tricky co-parenting can get, especially after a separation or divorce. You know how tough it can

Marriage, Mistrust, and Mixed Feelings
Sorting Out What You Really Want If you’re feeling confused, sad, angry, hopeful, guilty — sometimes all before lunchtime — you’re not alone. And you’re not crazy. When a marriage

“Family Effect” of the Collaborative Process
As an attorney, I am naturally inclined to hyper-focus on the content being discussed in Collaborative full team meetings.