4 Common Timesharing Schedules for Successful Co-Parenting

Florida Law requires every divorce case in the state of Florida to include a detailed parenting plan that describes (among other things) a child timesharing schedule which addresses when the children will spend time with each of their parents. What follows is a description of 4 timesharing schedules that are most commonly used. 1 Week…

Arrested for DUI? 5 Things You Need to Know

If you have been arrested for DUI in Tampa, Florida there are 5 things you need to do as soon as possible. The following suggestions come not only from 15 years of experience as a state prosecutor and defense attorney who has prosecuted and defended countless DUI cases, but also from my own DUI arrest…

Divorce YOUR Way

Did you know there are several courtless options to resolve your divorce case? There is no one-size fits all divorce. And not every divorce case should be litigated in court, in fact, the vast majority of cases are resolved without going to trial. I am passionate about helping my clients stay out of court wherever…

FIND YOURSELF IN FEBRUARY

Tips for making it through the “month of love” from divorce survivors. February can be an especially difficult month for those struggling in their relationships. In this article, I will share advice from a former client, a divorce coach and dear friend, and even myself for how to use this time to reflect on what…

CO-PARENTING TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN

It is common for parenting plans to default to alternating Halloween each year between the parents. For example, Mom will have the odd years, while Dad will get the even years. But what if you both want to share in these memories each year? My co-parent and I decided it was in our kids’ best…

Guest Feature

PLEASE STOP SAYING BROKEN HOME by Shelia Adams Gardner Esq. Words have power. The term ‘broken home” is still commonly used to describe families with divorced or separated parents. “Broken home” is almost always a misnomer as it invalidates the child’s actual family experience to describe the parents’ legal relationship. Worse, it unfairly portends a…

Summer Co-Parenting Tips

Summer often means different timesharing schedules for co-parents than the regular school year, and comes with its own set of logistical and emotional challenges. From accommodating vacations and summer camps, it can also often mean going longer stretches without seeing your children. As a divorce lawyer and a mom who has been divorced for the…

5 WAYS TO HELP A FRIEND THROUGH DIVORCE

Just keep showing up. Even the most amicable of divorces come with stress, worry, and emotional turmoil. And if there are contentious issues between your friend and their soon-to-be-ex divorce can be downright traumatizing. Being a good friend to someone going through a divorce can be tough to navigate. Use these suggestions to offer them support,…

7 WAYS THE PANDEMIC WILL FOREVER CHANGE LAW PRACTICE

As painful as this crisis has been for so many, many of the changes that will emerge out of it will be for the betterment of the legal system. We are all experiencing the immediate impact of the Coronavirus crisis on our professional lives and careers. But how will this crisis impact the legal profession…

If you are considering divorce, the time to act is now.

If you are certain your marriage is beyond repair the time to act is now. There are ways that taking swift action and speaking to a family law attorney now will help your case. Alimony: Its harder to get spousal support if you have been separated for a year and getting by without support. You…