Author Archives: Kismet

Financial Abuse 💸🤑

Today in my Family Law Mediator Training we heard from a Domestic Violence specialist. As she discussed psychological and financial abuse I recalled my former life. She talked about how in some relationships one spouse is granted an “allowance,” has no access to the bank accounts, handles none of the financial matters. I had aContinue reading “Financial Abuse 💸🤑”

Ode to the Personal Assistant

Yesterday I was listening to a radio talk show host while I was driving and his guests were lamenting women who work and how much better it is when women were home with their kids. They were claiming it is a lie that women can have and do it all. Well, maybe…but ✨ What IContinue reading “Ode to the Personal Assistant”

Holy Week – Sacrifice 🙏🏻✝️

I have been listening to the gospels this Holy Week. In there are descriptions of John the Baptist who in the Christian Faith Tradition is understood to have prepared the way for the Messiah, Jesus Christ, his cousin in fact. John’s work of preparing the way ended with his head being served up on aContinue reading “Holy Week – Sacrifice 🙏🏻✝️”

Why I Chose to Seek an Annulment

Some of you have probably heard of an annulment but most will have no real understanding of the term. The Webster’s/Wikipedia definition of annulment is basically (paraphrasing) a determination that a marriage was void from the beginning. This of course differs from the legal act of a divorce which terminates the marriage but allows thatContinue reading “Why I Chose to Seek an Annulment”

Never Ending Saga

Today we are going to find out if in Florida someone can effectively steal your children, have you threatened in the public right of way, stalk and harass you, act as conduit for hidden marital assets and not only get away with it but charge their victim for the pleasure. Stay tuned.

Lawyers: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em

On my mind today is a curiosity. As a solo practitioner with a focus on boutique estate planning I have to say 99% of my clients are amazing! I visit them in their homes where they serve me coffee & homemade banana bread or key lime pie. They come to my home office where weContinue reading “Lawyers: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em”

On Death 🪦💀

My kids call me a “death attorney” without even a trace of sarcasm. And it is true we have seen a lot of death lately. As an estate planning attorney it sometimes falls to me to be with my clients during their last days, hours, even at their bedside at their last breath. Some haveContinue reading “On Death 🪦💀”

Every Mom’s Nightmare

My good friend is suffering. I have been on this journey with her, especially since we live next door and have similar age kids in the same school. It has been heartbreaking to see her go from vibrant yoga studio owner to very very sick. Please help if you are inclined, whether by donating orContinue reading “Every Mom’s Nightmare”

Sticks & Stones

I love to listen to The Message version of The Holy Bible app first thing in the morning. I know my Mom would not approve because to her the only true Word of God was the King James, but even though I have read the Bible several times through I still gain so many newContinue reading “Sticks & Stones”