Who Gets the Dog?
Recently I was in a mediation with my client. It was getting late, we were getting very close to settling everything, and everyone was exhausted.
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Entries by Christen Ritchey
Changes in Florida’s Natural Guardian Law and its Effects on Fathers
The State of Florida recently made a monumental change to its legal landscape with an amendment to Statute 744.301, a move that has major implications for fathers in Florida.
Choosing Wisely: A Guide to Hiring an Exceptional Family Law Attorney
Navigating through the complexities of family law matters can be emotionally challenging, and having a skilled family law attorney by your side can make a significant difference.
Top 10 Tips to Save Your Marriage
I’m a divorce lawyer, but that doesn’t mean I like divorce. I would love to see long, successful marriages where couples stay together, but the reality is that divorce is oftentimes inevitable…
Give Giving a Go
In one of my recent collaborative cases, the parties were stuck negotiating between two numbers. They were not far apart, certainly not far apart enough to warrant litigating or even mediating.
Florida Alimony Reform: Permanent Alimony Eliminated
On July 1, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1416 into law. SB 1416 permanently abolished permanent alimony. SB 1416 has substantially changed our alimony laws in Florida.
What you need to know about hb 1301 and how it affects timesharing and parentig in florida
Signed into law HB 1301 which significantly amended Section 61.30, Florida Statutes regarding Parenting and Time-Sharing in Florida.
A working parent’s paradigm shift
My firm started working from home during the pandemic and my kids, Landon, age 7, and Kendall, age 4, switched to schooling from home around that same time.
Florida Academy Of Collaborative Professionals Launches Leadership Institute
The Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals (FACP) has commenced its inaugural Leadership Institute. Members of the collaborative community were given the opportunity…
