Entries by Adam

St. Petersburg Family Lawyer Review

  At Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm, we work to help families resolve disputes without fighting in court.  We do this via Collaborative Family Law Practice, mediation, and unbundled legal services.  Most clients appreciate this approach, as we spare them from the trauma and expense of court battles. A client recently left a review […]

Family Diplomacy Opens St. Petersburg Office

Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm proudly announces the opening of an office in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg.  We do so on June 1, 2020, as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of our firm and the fifth anniversary of our dedication to resolve family disputes exclusively out of court. Saint Petersburg Family Law […]

Video: Tampa Parents Discuss Their Collaborative Divorce

Most people think of divorce as a declaration of war.  That is not the way it has to be.  Even if there are feelings of anger during separation, parents can work together to determine how they will continue to work together towards the best interests of their children. In the link to the video below, […]

Interview: Mosten on Peacemaker Practice Self Survey

I recently had the opportunity to interview ADR legend Forrest “Woody” Mosten.  Woody has been on the forefront of Mediation and Collaborative Practice and is the founder of Unbundled Legal Services.  Woody also happens to be a friend and mentor of mine and my co-author of “Building A Successful Collaborative Family Law Practice” published by […]

Lawyer Review: My Personal Lawyer Forever

We at Family Diplomacy appreciate all of our clients’ reviews.  Recently, a client left a review on Avvo.com. Please note that every family’s case is different, and we cannot guaranty that your family’s outcome will be the same or similar. My personal lawyer for ever. 5.0 stars Posted by StephenMarch 24, 2020 They made the experience […]

Tiger King Changed His Name…So Can You!

Joseph Maldonado-Passage has been known by many names.  Tiger King.  Joe Exotic.  Joseph Schreibvogel.  But the legal name, according to reports, of this convicted felon whose story has become a Netflix obsession is Joseph Maldonado-Passage. The Tiger King’s surname is in honor of a late husband and a current husband.  Reports are not clear whether […]

Sarasota/Manatee Courts Issue COVID-19 Parenting Procedures

Twelfth Circuit Chief Judge Kimberly C. Bonner last week signed an Administrative Order on Parenting Procedures in the Family Division During COVID-19 Pandemic.  The Administrative Order covers divorce and parenting/custody matters in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties. In essence, the Administrative Order directs parents to follow any parenting plan that has been established and cooperate […]