Collaborative Family Law Group of Northeast Florida

Collaborative Family Law Group of Northeast Florida CFL is a group of independent, dedicated professionals promoting a process of out-of-court dispute r The process is based on respect.

We are a group of independent professionals made up of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial specialists who dedicate a significant portion of our practices to assisting families in conflict. Each practitioner has joined CFL to provide cohesive, multi-disciplinary services in a difficult time of transition. Realizing that the issues and concerns of most divorcing individuals do not

fall into one area - legal, financial, emotional - but rather a combination of all of these. CFL professionals work to build an inter-disciplinary team to help families find better solutions. It's a better way to divorce. Our members practice in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and the surrounding counties. The members of this collaborative group are independent professionals. We are not an attorney referral service. For more information regarding the collaborative process or to contact our members please visit our website at: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/

TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE CFL's MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP AND NETWORKING LUNCH @ SEASON'S 52 ON MAY 9TH FROM 11:45 TO 1:00 PM. 1...
04/28/2023

TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE CFL's MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP AND NETWORKING LUNCH @ SEASON'S 52 ON MAY 9TH FROM 11:45 TO 1:00 PM.

1 Hour of CLE will be presented by CFL member Nick Fendig, Lender and Mortgage Professional.

As always the meetings are free and meals are Dutch Treat. To RSVP...

- - - To register and pay for your meal, click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-luncheon-seasons-52-tickets-616653506237

- - - To RSVP if you are eating elsewhere, please call our administrator at 904.246.7485 to RSVP so that we may give the venue an accurate seat count.

To learn more about the CFL and to see lists of our members (attorneys, and mental health and financial professionals), please visit us at: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/.

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and "follow"!!!

Remember when sharing with your partner was fun?A little afraid, or petrified, to share now that you are thinking about ...
04/26/2023

Remember when sharing with your partner was fun?

A little afraid, or petrified, to share now that you are thinking about getting, or are in the process of getting, a divorce? Don't want to fight it out in court; but feel like you just need a "safe space" where you can be heard? Perhaps it's the other way around and your spouse is the one who just needs a "safe space" to be able to feel comfortable working a few things out with you.

Give yourself or your spouse the "safe space" needed to be able to share thoughts, feelings and ideas with one another again so that that you can get to resolution. Ask your attorney to change your divorce to the Collaborative Law process. Don't have an attorney yet? Reach out to a collaboratively trained family law attorney to find the "safe space" where you and your spouse can share thoughts and ideas and find a mutually agreeable vision for your futures.

The collaborative law approach to divorce strives to provide a "safe space" and the expert support you need to be able to come to a mutually agreeable arrangement with your spouse and avoid the courtroom battle. There are several options for creating that safe space including the opportunity to Zoom through the everything. Your attorney can help you select the one that works best for your situation.

For more information, contact a collaboratively trained family law attorney. A list of attorneys can be found here: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/attorney-members.html

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April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day ("PAAD") in the US and Canada. Children's own needs are often pushed as...
04/24/2023

April 25th is Parental Alienation Awareness Day ("PAAD") in the US and Canada.

Children's own needs are often pushed aside when one or more of their parents have challenges in their own lives or when the parents are in conflict.

The stereotypical example of parental alienation is when one parent turns a child against the other parent and/or the in-laws. But, parental alienation can happen in any parental relationship, married or unmarried. Alienation includes any behavior, verbal or otherwise, that causes a child to believe that one parent or an in-law(s) has caused all the problems or is someone that should be avoided, disrespected, feared or even hated. No matter how nonviolent it may seem, it is aggressive and will have long-term effects on the child.

Don't let your child become a casualty of the challenges in your life, relationship or divorce.

IF YOU BELIEVE your child is the victim of parental alienation, a list of specially trained and qualified professionals available for Zoom or in-person conversations can be found here: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/facilitators.html.

In the meantime, the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization ("PAAO") of the US provides the following tips to help you navigate the situation and more information on their website at https://www.paaousa.org/index.php/about/faq:
* Do not argue or get defensive with your child, it creates bad feelings and is not likely to change his/her mind.
* Let your child know that you have a different understanding of the situation and you would be willing to share your perspective if and when the child is interested.
* Continue, in and any possible way, to let the child know that he/she is loved.
* Control your own anger and stay calm, even when hurt or frustrated.
* Hold yourself to the highest possible standard of behavior (do not give the alienating parent ammunition).
* Work on improving your own parenting skills.
* Always call/pick up the child at scheduled times, and be there even if you know the child won't be available.
* Create positive experiences/memories with your child.
* Provide mental health treatment for yourself and your child with professionals experienced with parental alienation.
* Build a support network with friends, family, community resources, and support groups.
* Become educated and help others involved with your child to learn more about parental alienation.
* Attempt to work constructively with the other parent, either directly or through mediation.
* Continue to attempt positive communication, on a regular basis, even if the child rejects or ignores it.

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Meet CFL Board of Directors member and attorney Amber Hines. Attorney Hines is a past-President of the CFL's Board of D...
04/21/2023

Meet CFL Board of Directors member and attorney Amber Hines. Attorney Hines is a past-President of the CFL's Board of Directors and practices throughout northeast Florida, though primarily in Clay and Duval counties.

A native of northeast Florida, Attorney Hines graduated from Florida State College of Law with high honors. She has extensive experience in family law matters ranging from helping divorcing professionals to creating parenting plans designed to meet the needs of military families.

Attorney Hines' advanced training in Family Law and Collaborative Law which allows her to provide clients with the information and guidance they need to make thoughtful, educated, sound decisions for themselves and their families. A favorite tool of her is "option building" to help clients understand their options and the possible outcomes associated with each of those options.

More information about Attorney Hines and the services she offers can be found at https://www.ajhineslaw.com/about-us.html.

Attorney Hines is a proud sponsor of the CFL Collaborative Training taking place Friday, April 21, 2023, at UNF in Jacksonville, FL.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help us help children.Recognizing the importance of parents to work together to ...
04/20/2023

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Help us help children.

Recognizing the importance of parents to work together to raise and prevent the maltreatment of children, we highly encourage any parent considering a divorce, the renegotiation of a parenting plan, or even those seeking custody, to please consider asking your attorney to apply the Collaborative Law process to help resolve the matter.

The collaboratively trained professionals can help you use the collaborative law process to keep the preservation of your children's health and wellbeing a top priority for you and your spouse throughout the divorce process, the child custody process and other family law related matters.

Give your family every advantage to surviving your divorce, custody or parenting matter, by participating in the Collaborative Law practice.

Know someone who could benefit from this advice, please feel free to share this post with him or her.

If your attorney is reluctant to use the process for any reason, please ask him or her to reach out to a collaboratively trained attorney for more information about the process. Your attorney can find a list of collaboratively trained attorneys at this link: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/attorney-members.html.

For more information on the Collaborative Law process and specifically how it can help you protect your children's health and wellbeing, please reach out to any collaboratively trained mental health practitioner. A list of collaboratively trained mental health professionals and therapists can be found here: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/facilitators.html.

Don't forget to "like" and "follow" our page for more information on family law matters and the collaborative process.

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8 HOURS CLE (1 in Professionalism) is available this Friday at UNF, Jacksonville campus. Register now for this CFL host...
04/19/2023

8 HOURS CLE (1 in Professionalism) is available this Friday at UNF, Jacksonville campus.

Register now for this CFL hosted COLLABORATIVE LAW TRAINING to learn a PROVEN 5-STEP process to successfully navigating your next client's divorce. We flew in the trainers from Washington State to show you their streamlined process in action, complete with their tips, best practices and forms.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-streamlined-5-step-process-to-resolve-divorces-efficiently-effectively-tickets-580637421157

ITS CONFIRMED!!!! Register now to get 8 CLE hours, with 1 Professionalism hour, just for attending the Collaborative Div...
04/18/2023

ITS CONFIRMED!!!! Register now to get 8 CLE hours, with 1 Professionalism hour, just for attending the Collaborative Divorce Training this Friday, April 21st, at UNF from 9:15 to 4:30. More information and REGISTRATION is available at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-streamlined-5-step-process-to-resolve-divorces-efficiently-effectively-tickets-580637421157

Looking forward to seeing you there and a big shout out to our SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS:

* LAKEVIEW HEALTH and Katie Armstrong (Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation), and

* ROBERT FRANSKOUSKY, MBA and CFP, a Managing Principal and Wealth Advisor at LPL in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Hey Business Owners!Don't forget to file your Annual Report with the State of Florida before 11:59 PM on Monday, May 1, ...
03/21/2023

Hey Business Owners!

Don't forget to file your Annual Report with the State of Florida before 11:59 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 to avoid the $400 late penalty.

You can file your report here: https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/manage-business/efile/annual-report/

Have questions? You can find a list of financial professionals who can help here: http://www.collaborativecfl.com/financial-professionals.html.

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