Apr 26, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, general law
In order to file a joint tax return, parties must be married on the last day of the year. Many times it makes sense to file a joint return, as it generally gives the most favorable tax treatment. However, this result follows only when parties trust each other. When...
Apr 6, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law
Quitclaim deeds are a vehicle used to convey an interest in real property. They are very common in divorce proceedings. There are a few things to be mindful of with regard to these documents. A deed affects only how the property is titled. It has no effect on the...
Mar 8, 2018 | Family Law, Florida Law, general law
As an attorney who has practiced family law in Clearwater, Florida, for a long time, I recognize that a crucial aspect of lawyering is the dignity and professionalism with which an attorney carries him or herself. However, as was observed recently, it is not always...
Feb 23, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law, general law
A practical example of mindfulness being integrated into daily life is “listening.” Most of us do not need to be persuaded of the importance and challenge of effective communication and the central role that listening plays. So, too, we know only too well the...
Feb 15, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, Florida Law
In the West, rich and powerful men regularly swap older wives for younger ones, thus monopolizing the prime reproductive years of several women. But that allows for a few wives in sequence, not several at the same time. There are those who argue that polygamy should...
Dec 28, 2017 | Family Law, Florida Law, general law, government
As an attorney who practices family law in Clearwater Florida, I have written a recent blog on the subject of the recusal of a judge. It is a dilemma that an attorney can find him or herself in when appearing before the court. It sometimes happens that the judge will...
