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What Is a Retainer Fee?
As a divorce attorney practicing family law in Central Florida, there are many times when it's difficult to estimate how long a case will take or how much it will cost. Take divorce proceedings, for example, where the amount of time and money needed can vary greatly...
What Are My Visitation Rights in Florida?
One of the things that divorcing parents worry about the most is the impact their break up will have on their children. For kids, splitting one household into two doesn't just mean a new home, new school, or new lifestyle, it also means splitting their time between...
Dads Required to Pay 50% of Pregnancy Costs
Utah just passed a new law requiring biological fathers to pay one-half (50%) of a woman's out-of-pocket pregnancy costs. This is apparently an effort by pro-life supporters to bring some legislation that would be universally accepted rather than simply anti-abortion....
Coping with the 5 Stages of Grief in Divorce
DIVORCE CAN SEEM LIKE AN OVERWHELMING EXPERIENCE. But there are ways of coping with the stages of grief in divorce. Divorce is one of the most difficult life events and it has a profound impact on your mental health. Whether or not you initiated the divorce,...
How Much Will My Divorce Cost in Florida?
This is the golden goose question, the golden ticket question, the one that is almost impossible to answer. The good news is that it is not as difficult to answer as some lawyers would have you believe. If a lawyer has been practicing for 5 to 10 years or longer, they...
Leap Frog Divorce – Behind The Name
I was recently speaking with a friend, and they asked me how I came up with the name Leap Frog Divorce. I actually love when people ask me that question because I believe it gives insight to how I run my company and who I am as a person. There are 4 main reasons why I...
The Leap Frog Difference – How I Set Myself Apart From The Rest
A question I often receive is 'what makes you different from other lawyers and I have to say, I love that question. It opens up an opportunity for me to tell others about myself and let them know just how different I am. My experience helps me to find common ground...
How One Paternity Case Gave Me Hope | LEAP Podcast
I'd like to share this story of a #paternitycourt case I had, but before I do, I think it's important to know that paternity cases are when an unmarried couple has a child together and either the father wants to establish legal rights to the child, or the mother wants...
Lawyer Tips – Do You Need A Compassionate Lawyer Or A Shark? | LEAP Podcast
When searching for a lawyer, people often ask whether they need a shark of a lawyer or someone a bit more compassionate. They also think that because I generally lead with compassion, empathy, and kindness that it means I can't be a shark. That couldn't be further...
Divorce Negotiations – How A Poker Face Can Change The Game | LEAP Podcast
In an effort to continuously let my clients (and potential clients) know who I am, I am making these videos that highlight what type of lawyer I am. As I've been making these videos, it reminded me of when I worked for a Fortune 500 company. Once, my manager...
Alimony – What You Should Know if You’re in a Situation Like This | LEAP Podcast
Today I'd like to share a client's story. She will remain anonymous, but the story is important all the same. In this particular situation, the client's husband was being particularly difficult to work with. He was refusing financial support and child support and...
The Resolute Competitor | LEAP Podcast
In general, if you like someone and trust someone, they might be a good fit for your life. The same goes for an attorney. If you like them and trust them, they're probably a good one to use. I wanted to tell a bit more about my story so that people know how I operate...
Your Emotions and Feelings Matter During a Divorce | LEAP Podcast
That guitar riff is something new, and I thought it would be a good idea to give you a glimpse of who I am as a person and how I use the emotions and feelings I feel when playing music and apply them to my cases. I am a creative person at heart and have played guitar...
Why Marriages Fall Apart
We all want a love that lasts forever, but sometimes things happen. Here are a few reasons why marriages fall apart (& what you can do to stay together). Nobody enters a marriage intending to divorce and no married couple can know the future. While we’re...
Achieving Work Life Balance | LEAP Podcast
Work-life balance has always been important to me. I never wanted to work 70 hours and 7 days a week. I avoided big law firms because they require lots of hours. My first tip for achieving your work-life balance goals is to put your important things on your calendar....
