#36 – Mediation and the importance of compromise
SUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt interviews a long time colleague Dawn Kirk who has been practicing family law for 30 years and mediation for 15 years. As a mediator Dawn’s primary focus is on the children, understanding the family dynamic to find an outcome in the child’s best interest. HIGHLIGHTS: [00:02:00] Dawn explains what it takes to […]
#35 – Grandparent’s Rights & Child Custody, An Alternative Perspective
SUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt and her special guest Martin Kofsky talk about his recent article that focuses on the rights of grandparents. Martin has been litigating and working in family law for 30 years. Sit back and settle in for some good information and food for thought. ————————— HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:45] The discussion begins with Martin describing […]
#34 – Let’s talk about divorce. A real conversation on how to talk to your children about your divorce.
SUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt has a heartwarming conversation with Jackie Pilossoph on talking with your children about your divorce. What to say and who to say it to, will help guide you through the tough process. Jackie is an author, former journalist and the creator of Divorce Girls Smiling, a resource for men and women going […]
#33 – Are you being alienated from your child? How to identify parental alienation and what to do about it.
SUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt and Dr. Alan Blotcky tackle the topic of parental alienation which are behaviors, tactics or strategies that one parent will use to undermine the child’s relationship with the other parent. HIGHLIGHTS: [00:01:00] Susan introduces Dr. Alan Blotcky who is a clinical and forensic psychologist, a freelance journalist published in USA today, Psychology […]
The Division of Assets After Divorce: What Happens to Your Home?
During the divorce process, there are many challenging decisions that you will need to make. One of the biggest financial decisions you will make is what to do with the house. There are three primary options that you will have: selling the home and splitting up the proceeds, buying the equity of your spouse’s interest […]
#32 – Maintaining your family’s mental health during divorce!
A frank conversation about doing the best things for your children and soon to be ex. SUMMARY Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt’s and Certified Divorce Lending Professional and John Whitbeck discuss mental health and the divorce experience. Buckle up for a lot of helpful information about navigating issues from COVID shots to clients in crisis. […]
Can You Appeal Your Florida Divorce Judgment?
Going through the divorce process can be stressful and emotional, and it can be even more challenging when you don’t get the results that you were hoping for. In the state of Florida, you can appeal all criminal and civil court rulings, which means that you can appeal a divorce judgment. However, there are specific […]
#31–You’re Getting a Divorce! But What About Your House?
SUMMARY Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt and Certified Divorce Lending Professional, Michael Schreiber discuss the options for dividing your biggest asset, your home, during a divorce. —————————— HIGHLIGHTS [01:14] Introduction to Michael Schreiber and what a CDLP, Certified Divorce Lending Professional, does to help homeowners divide their assets during divorce. [5:14] Michael explains the 3 […]
The Steps to Take If You Aren’t Getting the Full Amount of Court-Ordered Child Support
It can be incredibly frustrating to fight for the child support that you are rightfully owed based on your order from the court. However, you can find some comfort knowing that Florida takes child support non-payment very seriously, and the enforcement unit can work in conjunction with The Chesnutt Law Firm to ensure that you […]
Do You Need Alimony? What Spouses Should Know
While many people think of child support when they go through the divorce process, they do not always think about alimony. Alimony is a type of financial support given to an ex-spouse that will help them to maintain the standard of living that they enjoyed during the marriage. In the state of Florida, and it’s […]
