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Mediation, negotiation, and settlement are part and parcel of high asset divorce and an integral aspect of our practice here at Brodie Friedman. Virtually every aspect of a high asset divorce is susceptible to negotiation. Choosing the correct mediator is essential. Keep in mind that both parties must agree on a mediator.   Here are

The end of a marriage is the beginning of your new life. This transition from marriage to divorce is a difficult one. But there is life after divorce. In this post, we share 4 critical steps to reinventing yourself post-divorce. 1: Mourn Before you can begin a new chapter, you must first end a chapter.

The decision to end a marriage can be traumatic, chaotic, and stressful. People feel a range of emotions. While it is easy to list the negative aspects of divorce, it isn’t all bad. Divorce can be liberating and the beginning of a bright, new journey. We share some of our favorite inspirational quotes about divorce

Divorce is a difficult experience for everyone. But, there are positives that can come out of the end of a marriage. In today’s blog post, we share five important lessons you’ll learn through the divorce process. 1. How to Mourn Many find the end of a marriage feels similar to experiencing a loved one’s death.

You have made perhaps the most difficult decision in your life – to divorce. What do you do next? Here are some tips to help you prepare for your divorce. 1. Focus on the Future. No one has to tell you how difficult and painful divorce is. Fear, anger, resentment and frustration are common emotions

1: Only Women Get Spousal Support Either parent can receive spousal support under Florida law if they qualify under the statute. There are many factors involved in the decision of whether or not to award alimony to a spouse. These include: The standard of living established during the marriage The length of the marriage (7

In a previous article, we discussed what happens to pets in divorce. Because divorces can result in relocation for one or both parties, we believe that our clients and followers would benefit from an article concerning service dogs and emotional support animals (ESA) in Florida. SERVICE ANIMALS The state of Florida as well as federal

Today is the first day of 2021, a perfect time to reflect on the year past and look forward to a new year. In an effort to help our readers feel empowered and ready to take on the year ahead, we are sharing a few of our favorite inspirational quotes meant to help those going

On November 15th we commented on a report from the Chinese city of Xi’an where divorce applications spiked. Officials opined that the shelter-in-place orders led to this increase. It was also reported that divorce rates historically increased following natural disasters as opposed to man-made disasters. Other commentators theorized that: The combination of stress, unemployment, financial

In September of 2020, we discussed the advantages of the use of private judges in divorce litigation. In that article, we shared recent reports of the Jolie vs. Pitt divorce. Jolile sought to have their private judge removed, claiming an undisclosed conflict of interest. Clearly, Jolie was having buyer’s remorse. According to a Fox News