Entries by Adam

Video: How Does Collaborative Divorce Work?

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Have you heard of Collaborative Divorce?  If you are considering dissolving your marriage, it is an option to take control of your future and keep your private life outside of the public courtroom. But how does Collaborative Divorce work? In the video below from CBS Pittsburg, Collaborative Professionals Paula Hopkins and Marlene Boas explain the […]

Gender Non-Conforming Legal Name Change

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If you are gender non-conforming and living in Florida, you may not know where to turn to change your legal name.  At Family Diplomacy, we pride ourselves in offering a welcoming environment.  From the moment you contact us, we will listen to and address your concerns, determine your eligibility for a name change, and stand […]

Divorce: Is Bitcoin a Marital Asset?

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Bitcoin has sure been in the news a lot lately.  The cryptocurrency, though volatile, has traded at over $50,000 in recent weeks.  Billionaires have publicized opposing views about Bitcoin, with Bill Gates warning investors to stay away while Elon Musk has sung its praise.  Regardless, more people seem to be getting on the Bitcoin bandwagon, […]

Protecting Your Reputation During Divorce

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You have worked hard for your reputation.  The last thing that you need is for your personal details to become fodder for colleagues, competitors, or the public.  But is there a more private way to go through divorce and protect your reputation? There is.  And it is called Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative Divorce: The Basics In […]

Recent Tampa & St. Petersburg Family Lawyer Reviews: Professional and Knowledgeable

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We at Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm are dedicated to helping our clients get through tough times and traverse an oftentimes murky legal process.  Whether we are working with families going through Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, Adoption, Legal Name Change, or other family law matters, we put our clients’ interests first. And we are especially […]

February 2021 Virtual Introductory Collaborative Divorce Training

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Are you a family law professional burnt out by divorce court battles?  Do you want to help families resolve their differences without pitting spouse versus spouse, parent versus parent?  Do you want to work in a team environment that integrates the skillsets of attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals? If the answer to any […]

A Collaborative Divorce?

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When you think of divorce, you probably think of court battles.  War of the Roses or Kramer vs. Kramer may come to mind.  Just the thought of your entire life being scrutinized and laid bare in a public courtroom is probably enough to send shivers down your spine. But you may have heard of an alternative: “Collaborative […]

What Is Simplified Dissolution of Marriage?

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Are you a spouse in Florida who is simply looking for a divorce?  Do you not have any minor children in common with your spouse?  Do you both agree that there are no alimony or child support issues to deal with?  Are all of your marital assets and debts already divided? If so, you may […]

Divorce Privacy

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When you are going through divorce – a time of great hurt and vulnerability – the last thing you want is to have your pain on public display.  And yet that is exactly what happens if you and your spouse chose to go through the traditional divorce court process.  You have no divorce privacy. It […]