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Help Yourself: Don’t Focus On One Specific Outcome
A study of the human condition reveals that a good segment of the population create their own problems, or make problems they didn’t create worse. Let me explain. First, recognize that much of what happens in our lives is beyond our control. In the field of divorce,...
Liquidated Damages Clauses in Clearwater Real Estate Contracts
When a buyer enters into a contract with a seller to buy property, usually a deposit is required. The usual contract requires that the seller’s usual old remedies include liquidated damages or specific performance in the event of a default by the buyer. This means...
3 Rules To Keep Your Blood Pressure And Attorney’s Fees Low
In the field of Divorce Law, it is important for clients to keep their emotions under control. This facilitates problem solving and leads to a functional and efficient attorney/client relationship. Therefore, in furtherance of this objective, I offer the following three rules for your consideration:
2 powerful words
I witnessed an amazing event. Two lawyers were negotiating a settlement in a divorce matter. In the ensuing discourse, one of the attorneys unintentionally offended the other. Once the offense became palpable, all hopes of settlement were dashed. The lines of...
Choose Your Headache
Life is great. We should be grateful for the privilege of living it. That said, sometimes life seems unfair. Let me explain. Suppose you are the husband in a long term marriage. One day, quite by surprise, your wife announces that she wants a divorce. There is no...
The Provider Spouse Conundrum
Today, many marriages include two working spouses. In some of these, one of the spouses earns substantially more than the other. In other marriages, the wife has not worked, or has not worked much. When spouses in these marriages divorce, a problem arises for the...
Why Emergency and Temporary Hearings Should Be Avoided
“But I am always wary of decisions made hastily. I am always wary of the first decision, that is, the first thing that comes to my mind if I have to make a decision. This is usually the wrong thing. I have to wait and assess, looking deep into myself, taking the...
How protected are you in an LLC?
Membership interest in an LLC may not be as protected as you think. Judgment creditors may seek charging orders against the financial membership interest of a member in an LLC, and in the case of a single member LLC, Florida Statute 608.433 sets forth circumstances in...
Cost/Benefit Analysis: Mediation
Most divorce matters can be seen most clearly through a cost/benefit analysis. Plainly stated, most folks benefit from a resolution of conflict that does not entail a full-blown trial. With litigation, comes cost and risk. Both can often be eliminated through a...