Transformative and team-centric, the 12th Annual Conference for the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals from April 18 - 20, 2024 features a dynamic group of judges, lawyers, mediators, financial planners, and psychologists. FACP is Florida’s statewide organization of lawyers, financial, and mental health professionals whose mission is to guide families to peaceful divorce using the Collaborative Divorce Read More
De-Stress During Divorce: 5 Tips to Help You Cope
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April to bring attention to the negative impact of stress and help individuals manage stress with useful tools. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues. Learning to cope with stress during a divorce and finding healthy ways to deal with a separation can go a long way in living a Read More
Untying the Knot: Florida Ends Permanent Alimony
The Florida legislature recently revamped Florida’s alimony statute, Section 61.08. The measure (SB 1416) includes sweeping changes to alimony, such as the elimination of permanent alimony payments in favor of a formula-based system that establishes the maximum length of time alimony can be paid and caps the amount of alimony. The bill also establishes new rules about retirement as well as tax consequences, which Read More
Unpacking the Implications of the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 16 that frozen embryos are children after three couples sued a fertility clinic for wrongful death when a patient accessed the Mobile, Alabama freezer the embryos were in and dropped them. The court determined in LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic that the clinic’s failure to secure the storage area violated the state’s Wrongful Death Act because the frozen embryos were Read More
You Are the Heart of Our Law Firm
On a recent Saturday afternoon, I cuddled up with a hot cup of chocolate (marshmallows included) to read newly published 5-star client reviews on Google. My heart swelled with pride, joy and immense gratitude. Heartfelt appreciation for the beautiful and candid articulation of your experiences working with Sara Horowitz PA, which meaningfully serves as a resource for others to understand how family law matters are Read More
The Benefits of Having a Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement
A well-drafted prenuptial and postnuptial agreement are worth their weight in gold. These documents help form the foundation of a marriage and serve as a framework for couples to have important conversations about money, business, and values. They protect assets in the event of a divorce or separation as well as make parties feel empowered. A major benefit of getting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is that Read More
Making Spirits Bright
Have a holly, jolly Christmas! To all who celebrate, we wish you and your loved ones health, happiness and joy this Christmas. May all your days be merry and bright. Whether you deck the halls, rock around the Christmas tree, build a snowman on Florida's beautiful beaches, or jingle all the way to your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day festivities, we hope good tidings come your way. May the magic of the season Read More
A Hanukkah Tradition of Giving
Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel! Hanukkah is one of my favorite holidays. It is a celebration of the miracle of the oil that was only supposed to last for one night but lasted for eight nights. Each night another candle is added so that by the end of the holiday the menorah shines powerfully - a symbol of hope just when we need it most. As a child, I loved lighting the candles on the menorah and watching them Read More
New Podcast Episode: Sara Horowitz Shares Her Pragmatic Approach to Family Law
In a new, groundbreaking episode of The Confident Retirement, Kris Flammang interviews Sara Horowitz about collaborative divorce, uncontested divorce, and adoption law. Sara shares her more than decade-long experience practicing family law, emphasizing the numerous benefits of the collaborative process. For Sara Horowitz, practicing Family Law and Collaborative Divorce is a calling, and she works efficiency and Read More
An Attitude of Gratitude: Grateful Hearts Gather Here
"An attitude of gratitude goes a long way when it comes to physical and emotional healing." - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Your family law journey should center on healing and hope. We’re thankful to be part of your journey and grateful to do the work we love in a community we love. You, our clients, inspire us every day. We, in turn, aim to provide the necessary legal tools to help you live your best life. Embracing a Read More
