Tampa Divorce Attorney
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Once upon a time, our wise and knowledgeable lawmakers gathered together to discuss a problem. After many learned-intelligent people discussed the problem and potential solutions, a new law was passed. That new law would apply common sense, give people guidance, correct previous problems, and prevent future problems. And because so many smart people had a hand in the new law, it had to be just, even handed, and correct.

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This year, more than ever, I see and hear families and children deeply affected by Oxycodone addiction. In case after case, consult after consult, I hear familiar words: Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Roxycodone, Roxanol, Xanax, and you name it. This is an epidemic and it is causing a tidal wave of disruption in families. It is a seriously scary thing when one in five of my consults involves one of these drugs. Someone has to do something. Jail the doctors and pharmacists that are causing the problem?

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One of my roles is to work as a mediator. I am on a rotation list for several counties and serve as the court appointed mediator for ongoing cases. I barely get paid, and have no say in who the clients are, but I find the work to be rewarding and educational. Unlike my work as an attorney, I get to see the "inner workings" of both sides.

One thing I would like to share with you is my measure of a "fair" deal in mediation. Of course my version of fair radically

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Yesterday I realized, I did so something so common that it should be recognized as a powerful tool ..... I had a quick discussion in the hallway outside of a courtroom. When there is a scheduled hearing the two sides typically wait in the hallway outside of the courtroom. Because there is a scheduled hearing in front of a judge - the pressure is high. The parties are nervous. And the attorneys get a chance to think on their feet. It is a perfect storm of conditions that come together to create

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I am completely amazed at how some people destroy themselves, almost on purpose. I call it "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory."

Visualize this picture: being caught up in a high conflict custody case. Everyone is making wild accusations. There have been many, many visits to court. But through it all it is becoming apparent that one parent is coming out on top - despite recent problems. All that parent needs to do is the following: not disappear, be polite to

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