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Collaborative Divorce is a form of private dispute resolution where you and your spouse agree to use your attorneys solely for the purpose of reaching an out-of-court agreement. Collaborative Divorce is not for everyone. Though Collaborative Divorce has worked for thousands of families around the world, it may not be the right process for you. […]
Being a supportive parent can oftentimes be challenging, but you and your transgender child may have come to the conclusion that it is time for a legal name change. Is it possible to change a transgender child’s name to match his or her identity? So long as both legal parents are in agreement, in most […]
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 […]
I recently had the pleasure to speak via zoom with a Collaborative Law class at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. I was invited by Joshua Jones, who is a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law. During the class, I was asked to talk about a whole variety of issues related to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you heading towards divorce during the coronavirus pandemic? Are you social distancing and not wanting to risk infection by meeting for negotiations in person? Would you prefer to proceed with divorce without getting lawyers involved? Then Online Divorce Mediation may be the best option for you. The Basics of Divorce Mediation In Divorce Mediation, […]
These are not normal times, and coronavirus is changing every aspect of life from working, to shopping, to interacting with family. Divorce is not immune to these changes, and the way you approach divorce must, by necessity, be different. Here are tips on divorcing during coronavirus. Take a Breath Divorce is difficult enough in the […]
