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Does It Matter Who Files For Divorce First?
Making the decision to get divorced is never easy, regardless of the circumstances. Figuring out how to divide assets and where the children should spend weekends and holidays can be difficult concepts to accept. And through it all, you may be afraid that the clock is...
7 Different Types Of Biases That Lead To Conflict
In dynamic workplaces, conflicts are bound to arise. However, effectively resolving conflicts requires us to recognize and address the biases that can influence our perceptions, judgments, and decision-making processes. Biases, defined as systematic errors in thinking...
What Is Conflict Resolution & How Do We Do It?
Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction, and the workplace is no exception. Countless factors contribute to conflicts in professional settings, ranging from miscommunication and differences in values to power struggles and organizational changes. Conflict...
Why Your Business Needs Conflict Resolution Training
Conflicts are an inevitable part of human interaction, and the workplace is no exception. In fact, studies show that conflict in the workplace is on the rise, with over a third (36%) of employees reporting having to deal with conflict often. This is concerning,...
Prenuptial Agreement Florida: Why You Might Need One
If you're getting married in Florida, you'll want to at least consider getting a prenuptial agreement, also called a prenup. Florida is one of the 15 states with the highest divorce rates in the country. That means a depressingly large number of marriages end in...
FL Alimony Calculator: How Much Is Your Alimony?
As you approach your divorce, it’s normal to be curious about the future of your finances. Will you have to pay alimony to your ex-spouse? How much alimony will you get? How long will it last? These questions often lead people to a Florida alimony calculator to find...
The Role of a Family Mediator in Conflict Resolution
When family disputes spiral into all-consuming conflicts, the resulting emotional turmoil creates bumps on the road to resolution. The process can seem daunting because families must make life-altering decisions. And let’s face it, change is uncomfortable and...
What Are My Rights If I Leave the Marital Home?
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience, especially if both parties have not agreed on who should leave the marital home during the separation process. Many people going through separation struggle to know their rights when it comes to the...
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...