In this enlightening episode, we explore how Florida's family court system has evolved to better serve children while respecting their voices in family law proceedings.

What You'll Learn:

• How Florida courts balance protecting children with ensuring their perspectives are heard
• Innovative approaches like in-camera interviews and child advocates that prioritize children's wellbeing
• Success stories of how proper protocols have led to positive outcomes for families
• The collaborative network of child psychologists, social workers, and legal professionals working together

Key Takeaways: Florida has developed comprehensive safeguards and support systems that recognize children as individuals with valuable insights while maintaining appropriate protections. The legal community continues to refine best practices that honor children's experiences and promote healing for the entire family unit.

Why This Matters: Understanding these processes empowers families and legal professionals to navigate challenging situations with greater confidence, knowing that Florida's system prioritizes both justice and the emotional wellbeing of its youngest citizens.

Whether you're a legal professional, parent, or simply interested in family law, this episode highlights the positive strides Florida has made in creating a more compassionate and effective approach to involving children in legal proceedings.

The Florida Family Law Podcast is committed to providing educational content that helps families understand their legal landscape while maintaining hope for positive resolutions but does not create a lawyer-client relationship.

Thank you for Michael Halaas for the intro and outro music 

Excellent insights in this episode of the Florida Family Law Podcast with Carlo and Nina Llorca about how to sell your home for maximum returns in a divorce and what pitfalls to watch out for.

Visit their amazing website at https://ninalovesnaples.com/

Thank you Carlo and Nina!!!

We had the great pleasure of being interviewed on Katie Tremulis' podcast which has VIDEO so you can actually see us - should you be so brave!  Her youtube channel can be accessed here; https://www.youtube.com/@KatieTremulis

This interview centered on how valuable remote online notarization can be and how we can more easily sign legal documents from all over the world!

Should you wish to hire Katie and her team you can reach her one her primary website here; https://myvirtualnotaryservice.com/ 

Thank you for the opportunity Katie!!

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 toothbrush, once you know they exist, you can't live without one!  Thanks to Matt for his insights and time on this interview.

Welcome us in joining Ashley Cesarano, Esq. to the team and to the Florida Family Law Podcast!  Ashley's life experience and professional experience truly is unique, I mean who else can say their lawyer has interviewed three past US Presidents?  Crazy!  We are certain you will be as impressed by her as we are!  Thank you Ashley!

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.

Visit her website below to learn more and to contact her should you need services for your case/situation.

https://www.anylabtestnow.com/ft-myers-33919/

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

Also referenced was the ACEs quiz which can be accessed HERE -- https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/

MUSIC CREDIT:

Credit to Michael Halaas for the intro/outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs

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 connection issues there are times in this episode where the audio quality with our guest is less than ideal but we hope it will not interfere with the importance of the information. 

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 within reach!

Many thanks to Charles and his team.  Be sure to visit their website at https://myselfwellness.com/ 

Credit to Michael Halaas for the intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEf2HjslYMs