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What Happens to Your Harley in a Florida Divorce?

If you’re a rider with a Harley (or any motorcycle) sitting in the garage and you’re staring down a divorce, the big question is: Do I get to keep my bike? Short answer: often yes, but how that happens depends on how Florida’s equitable…

Florida Child Support & Time-Sharing in 2025

Family Law

When parents separate in Florida, two of the biggest issues are time-sharing (custody/visitation) and child support. These decisions affect not only your financial life but also your relationship with your children. Here’s what you need to…

How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce

Family Law

Let’s cut through the noise: staying in a broken marriage “for the kids” might sound noble, but it can do more damage than good. Kids aren’t blind—they feel the tension, hear the silence, and carry the weight. Sometimes, the healthiest…

Common Divorce Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Case

Family Law

(And How to Dodge Them Like a Pro) Common Divorce Mistakes ain’t just paperwork, it’s war. Emotions run high, tempers flare, and if you’re not careful, you’ll end up making costly mistakes that haunt you for years. I’m Attorney…

Prepare for War – Divorcing a Narcissist

Family Law

Divorce rarely goes smoothly—but if you’re facing off with a narcissistic ex-wife, prepare for war. This isn’t just a separation—it’s a full-blown battle of control. She’ll use her ego, manipulation, and relentless pursuit of dominance…

Spotting Financial Abuse in a Marriage

Family Law

Most folks don’t talk about it, but let me be clear, financial abuse is one of the most common weapons used in abusive relationships. You may not see the bruises, but the scars run deep. According to the Center for Financial Security, a staggering…

Warning Signs Of Sexual Abuse In A Marriage

Family Law

Is sexual assault in a marriage a real thing? A healthy marriage involves sex, so how can married sex be assault? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 10 women have been sexual assaulted by an intimate partner.…

Understanding Restraining Orders in Florida: What You Need to Know

Family Law

When your safety—or your child’s—is at risk, the law provides powerful tools to help you protect yourself. In Florida, restraining orders (also called protective orders or injunctions for protection) are legal safeguards that can be used…

Divorcing a Narcissist in Florida

Family Law

Divorcing a Narcissist in Florida: What You Need to Know Divorcing a Narcissist in Florida is difficult enough under normal circumstances, but when the other party is a narcissist, it can feel like you're in an emotional and legal war zone.…

Understanding Due Process in Domestic Violence Cases

Family Law

The Role of Child Attendance at Hearings In a recent case before Florida’s First District Court of Appeal, Schmigel v. Schmigel (Case Nos. 1D24-1572 & 1D24-1597, March 12, 2025), an issue arose regarding due process and whether…

Pensions in Divorce: Understanding the Cancel v. Cancel Case

Family Law

In a recent Florida case, Cancel v. Cancel (December 18, 2024), the court addressed how pensions should be divided during a divorce. The Second District Court of Appeal found that the trial court made a significant mistake in failing…

Understanding the Importance of Full Participation in Child Support Proceedings

Family Law

A young boy’s visit to his father in Florida turned tragic after a nighttime fishing trip. Following an enjoyable evening on one of Florida’s many fishing bridges, the father and son were headed home around 11 p.m. in a car owned by the…