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Nov 16
2009

Helping Yourself by Taking a Broad Family View

Posted by Rick Ortiz in settlement , settled divorce , mediator , FL

Understanding the Collaborative Approach By: Kim Douglas Sherman, Esq.
I am a dad, and I am an attorney practicing family law in Florida for over thirty years.  In those years I have seen some colossal battles over children.  Most of the time, when emotions are running high, one of the parents decides that the best way to inflict pain on their soon-to-be ex-spouse is through the children.  That decision is one of the WORST that a divorcing parent can make.  This article contains some effective strategies, and couple of reasons to avoid the urge to use the kids as a weapon.

Sure, you have heard of “what goes around comes around.” I tell my clients that it is truer than you can imagine. It is not just that the mother will have a chance at some time later to take her shot back—but in the many years following the divorce, while the children grow into adulthood, then parenthood– their mother will have many chances to get even.  Children want to love their parents and respect them.  It seems that as the children grow, they figure out what really motivates their parents’ actions, and then they take the hostility personally.

 

Jul 05
2009

Ask a Lawyer: Can a lawyer from another state be involved in my case?

Posted by Dads Divorce in Visitation , Rules , Procedures , multi-state , license , FL , denial , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

I received a letter today outlining a denial of visitation among some other requests from an attorney in NJ. Florida retains jurisdiction over my case and this attorney is not licensed in Florida nor has he entered an appearance with Florida regarding the case. Can this attorney be legally involved in my case? Should I discuss my case with this attorney or should I reject his letter? Do I have any recourse?

Answer:

I am not licensed in the State of Florida or New Jersey and therefore cannot answer you question specifically to the laws of those States. I do not see a problem with his actions to date. He has not practiced law in Florida and would likely pass the case to a local attorney if something is filed in court. He could attempt to appear pro hac vice in which he would request Florida to allow him to practice for this one case only. I cannot make a recommendation as to whether you should discuss this issue with the attorney or refuse to respond.
Jul 05
2009

Ask a Lawyer: Moving to another state

Posted by Dads Divorce in Rules , relocation , Procedures , order , multi-state , FL , custody,temporary , child , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My wife and I moved to Florida 5 months ago from New York which was her idea. Now things dont seem to be working out and we have talked about divorce. She is saying she is going to take the kids back to NY is there anyway I can stop her from taking the kids to NY??

Answer:

I am not licensed in the State of Florida and therefore cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of that State. You need to check the residency requirements for Florida to file for divorce in that State. If it is less than five month, get a divorce and request for temporary custody on file. Have her served with the papers before moving back to New York and filing in that location.
Nov 05
2008

Ask a Lawyer: How can I see my child ASAP?

Posted by Dads Divorce in Visitation , Visitation , temporary orders , Parenting , FL , custody , custody , Ask A Lawyer

Question:

My wife and I split up about 6 months ago. She had our baby girl 3 months ago and will not let me see her. I am very upset and want to see my daughter. I have sent letters, went to her house and she still continues to keep my daughter from me. She also failed to put me on the birth certificate. I know I need to do a paternity test, but how can I see my daughter now?

Answer:

I cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of Florida as I am not licensed in that State. I suggest that you file for divorce or legal separation. If FL allows for temporary orders file a Motion for Temporary Custody and Visitation. This will not be immediate and could even take a couple of months.
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