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A Tampa Bay family law client of mine recently left a review of Family Diplomacy’s services on Avvo.com. You can find the review after the jump. FLORIDA BAR DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.
Floridians know about child adoption, but many do not realize that adults may be adopted as well. Whether you have an adult step child, adult foster child, adult relative, or other person, Florida courts generally will grant adult adoptions so long the adoptee is younger than the prospective adoptive parent. Florida courts have even granted […]
If you are exploring Collaborative Divorce in Florida, you are likely looking for a way to protect your privacy, preserve your wealth, and avoid a judge controlling your future. The video and transcript below explains how it works and why many professionals in Tampa Bay and throughout Florida choose this approach. Quick Answer Collaborative Divorce […]
Quick Answer The main ways to divorce in Florida are litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Divorce, and the right choice depends on how much privacy, control, and cooperation you want in the process. In the video below, I walk you through these options, and the full transcript is provided beneath it for your convenience. Summary Box […]
Quick Answer At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for at least six months before filing for divorce. Who Can Divorce in Florida? If you are asking who can divorce in Florida, you are likely thinking about timing, privacy, and how to move forward without unnecessary disruption to your life and career. As […]
If you are considering a Collaborative Divorce, one of your first questions is likely about timing. You want clarity, but you also want privacy, control, and a process that protects your family and your financial future in a timely manner. Quick Answer: How Long Does a Collaborative Divorce Take? According to a recent study of […]
A legal name change in Florida can feel complicated when your professional reputation, licenses, publications, and business records are tied to your current name. If you are a physician, lawyer, executive, or business owner, your name is more than a personal identifier. It is also part of your professional brand. Fortunately, Florida law provides a […]
Florida Income Withholding Orders (“IWOs”) are the default method for paying child support and alimony. However, if you are a doctor, lawyer, executive, business owner, or other professional reaching an agreement through Collaborative Divorce or another method, you may be better off avoiding IWOs. If you have helped build your family’s wealth in Tampa Bay […]
On February 5, 2026, Adam B. Cordover presented to CP Canada, Canada’s national Collaborative Practice organization, on the topic “Going Beyond Statistics: What Florida’s Collaborative Practice Survey Outcomes Mean and How to Replicate It.” The presentation was part of a broader conversation about how Collaborative Practice can strengthen its credibility and long-term sustainability through thoughtful […]
Families don’t belong in court, especially when privacy, dignity, and the best interests of children matter to you. Yet for decades, lawyers have treated the courtroom as the default place to resolve divorce. Court is built to impose an outcome after pitting parties against each other. Divorce is about navigating a family transition. Those […]
