Quitclaim Deeds in Divorce

Quitclaim Deeds in Divorce

Quitclaim deeds are a vehicle used to convey an interest in real property.  They are very common in divorce proceedings.  There are a few things to be mindful of with regard to these documents. A deed affects only how the property is titled.  It has no effect on the...
Mindful Listening

Mindful Listening

A practical example of mindfulness being integrated into daily life is “listening.”  Most of us do not need to be persuaded of the importance and challenge of effective communication and the central role that listening plays.  So, too, we know only too well the...
The Perils of Polygamy

The Perils of Polygamy

In the West, rich and powerful men regularly swap older wives for younger ones, thus monopolizing the prime reproductive years of several women.  But that allows for a few wives in sequence, not several at the same time. There are those who argue that polygamy should...
Court Declines Recusal Request

Court Declines Recusal Request

As an attorney who practices family law in Clearwater Florida, I have written a recent blog on the subject of the recusal of a judge.  It is a dilemma that an attorney can find him or herself in when appearing before the court. It sometimes happens that the judge will...