The Florida Family Law Podcast
A wide variety of interviews, topics and stories from experts, clients and professionals in the Florida Family Law space. This should be a point of reference for anyone confronting challenging family law issues in the State of Florida.
Episodes
No guest today, just boring old Attorney Alex Peterson BUT he is providing a REALLY insightful answer to the age-old question, "Should I file first?"
There are several considerations to weigh when answering this question and this episode is DEFINITELY worth a listen if you are planning a significant change in your life by way of divorce or separation.
We hope this is a valuable and enjoyable episode even without a special guest.
In the 36th full episode of the Florida Family Law Podcast we welcome Mr. Matthew Flores, owner of The Law Office of Matthew P. Flores, aka, Naples Bay Law - and you can visit his site - HERE.
Matt provides a LOT of great insight on how special masters work, how they're appointed, what they can and cannot do and how they are best utilized to get property sold in florida judgments. I think a great special master is like a toothbrus...
Linda Markley joins us to share her VERY valuable insights about drug testing, paternity DNA testing and the intricacies of all types of testing.
When substance abuse issues arise in family law matters they can be troubling and dangerous and testing to make sure they are monitored, corrected and that children involved as safe is critical. This is why we are SO thankful to Ms. Markley for her work and her time on this episode.
Visi...
Thank you to an exceptionally accomplished Mary Ellen Frazier, Psy.D., for her insights on child therapy. This topic could be an entire podcast in and of itself however, we have prepared an excellent introduction to the subject with one of the best. Thank you Mary Ellen and we hope you all enjoy!
RESOURCES:
Mary Ellen referenced The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., - which can be purchased HERE
Well our guest may be anonymous in this episode of the Florida Family Law Podcast but her words are VALUABLE. This episode finally addresses the topic of Baker Acts that are usually shrouded in mystery, but the information is SUPER insightful and unless you work in the field you probably would have no idea.
Thanks to Michael Halaas for the intro/outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs
*disclaimer - due to con...
One of the most fascinating episodes of the Florida Family Law Podcast to date! In this episode health and wellness intersect with the family law space. Charles Patti, the Voice & Chief Education Officer, of MySelfWellness joins us to discuss the incredible healing power of this 'unusual' modality that is actually FDA approved and safe enough to be used on infants and pets.
Take a listen for yourself and see if true healing is wi...
Thanks to our wonderful discovery paralegal Annette Bennett for her contributions to this episode of the Florida Family Law Podcast. You will DEFINITELY know why Annette ("Nettie") is so beloved by her clients are you listen to this interview.
Credit to Michael Halaas for the intro/outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs
Thanks to Jennifer Bashem for her time sharing her insights and experience in her ALWAYS valuable role as a dedicated discovery paralegal! Thank you Jennifer and I hope you all enjoy as much as I do her lovely Kentuckian accent. It makes my heart smile!
Thanks to Michael Halaas for intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs
Can't believe it! Almost ten years ago Ms. Ritter joined the FFLG team to help serve the clients of Southwest Florida with their family law needs and now she has stories that could fill a warehouse! Take a listen to the insights Jenna has to share from her unique perspective having so many years under her belt! Thank you for everything Jenna!!!
What an AMAZING team we have at FFLG! Kristin has been kicking butt and taking names for a LONG time in this field and her advise is GOLD! Thank you Kristin!
Another amazing paralegal interview! It's no surprise Family First Legal Group is able to secure the type of sucessful outcome for clients that it does when you have SUCH amazing people like Ms. Ashley Mohr helping to steer the ship in the right direction!
Ashley's story is inspiring and we hope you enjoy!!
Thank you Ashley!!!!
Thanks to Michael Halaas for the intro/outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs
Often times less is more, and in this instance what we could write here cannot possibly compare to what you will hear in the episode. If you want to hear a saga that is almost unbelievable, listen to our third brave past client story and prepare to have to close your mouth with your hand because your jaw will be dropped!
*note there are occasional foul words in this episode
Thanks to Michael Halaas for intro and outro music: https...
Charles Hayes joins the Florida Family Law Podcast to discuss the intersection of family law and bankruptcy. Many thanks to Charley for his insights and willingness to share his experience with out listeners. Bankruptcy can be a devestating thing to accept, not to mention in conjunction with a divorce, but when it rains it pours and ideally by the end of this episode you will know THERE IS HOPE!!
A commonly misunderstood and often overlooked part of the divorce process is the Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO for short. With us for this interview is Jennifer Tanck-Blount, owner of the QDRO source law firm and friend of Family First Legal Group. Jennifer gives us a GREAT bit of insight into the QDRO process and all the in's and out's you need to know to be well informed should you confront the need to divide a spe...
We welcome the brave and bold Tonia Wilson to the Florida Family Law Podcast as she recorded her interview just days before Hurricane Milton was bearing down on the Southwest coast of Florida.
Tonia's answers are SPOT ON for how FFLG operates and how we believe all firms should operrate. Take a listen and enjoy.
GOOD parenting is NOT a popularity contest. It is a structure contest. Kids CRAVE structure and that is why it is the motto for Family First Legal Group. We hope you listen closely and repeatedly to this episode to learn why.
Thanks to Michael Halaas for the intro/outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs
Take a listen to the ALWAYS insightful Michelle Wilson as she details what it's like from her vantage point to go through a very stressful time and to succeed all the while.
Michelle has MANY years of experience and the most calming demeanor you could imagine so consider yourself lucky if she's the one who gets to shepherd you through this time in your life!
Thanks for all you do "Mitch." (our in house nickname for Michelle)
A BIG TIME thank you to Brittany from our AMAZING fleet of paralegals! She drew the short straw and had to go first, so kudos to Brittany for being the brave one!
She is a TRUE asset to the practice and all of her clients are lucky to have her!
Thank you for all you do Brittany!
Substance abuse is prevalent and there are many cross-overs into the family law arena. This is precisely why we welcome Casey Portner, LMCH, CAP, to the Florida Family Law Podcast.
Casey is the owner and director of all counseling services at CSWFL and the Cypress West therapy program.
Casey has dedicated his professional career to deepening his understanding of substance abuse and dependence and it shows in this interview!
The Florida Family Law Podcast FINALLY has a parenting coordination episode, and in the spirit of good things come to those who wait, you get to hear about PC from one of the BEST!
Janice Rosen, LCSW has been doing parenting coordination since the idea was implemented in the State of Florida and she shares a TON of valuable insights from the simplistic like;
- what does it cost;
- what is it; and
- how long does it take;
to th...
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