Apr 5, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law, general law
This past week I gave a talk and participated in a panel discussion regarding the collaborative law process for the Clearwater Bar Association. What follows is a synopsis of my presentation. To explain the inefficiencies and cost of the typical litigated...
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...
Feb 8, 2018 | Divorce, domestic abuse, Family Law
As a practicing marital and family law attorney in Clearwater, Florida, for over 34 years, I often encounter clients who are in crisis. This can take various forms. One common experience for people going through divorce is the acceptance of some part of life that is...
