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SoMuchToDoBeach Crab
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I have a friend who moved down here six months ago. She just found out her husband has been having an affair and she is looking for a good lawyer. They have kids and a lot of assets. The husband can be a controlling person and has threatened to take the kids, hide the money, and leave her destitute. I've never gone through this before and don't know what direction to point her in. Someone said that the people on SoWal would be a great resource. Do any of you know of a REALLY GOOD divorce attorney? She is a great mom and needs someone who can really stand up for her. Any referrals would be most appreciated.

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Beach Bimmer avatar
Beach BimmerBeach Fanatic
#2
Wow, so sorry to hear of such a betrayal, especially after a move. Nearest really strong lawyers I know of for such a situation would be Levin, Papantonio over in Pensacola...
SHELLY avatar
SHELLYSoWal Insider
#3
Wow, so sorry to hear of such a betrayal, especially after a move. Nearest really strong lawyers I know of for such a situation would be Levin, Papantonio over in Pensacola...

Levin/Papantonio don't handle divorce cases--they specialize in personal injury/product liability/malpractice and are known as the best in the busine$$. However, if there is BIG, BIG money involved though....I'm sure they will be happy to point you in the direction of one of their local goombahs.

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30Arunaway avatar
30ArunawayBeach Comber
#4
Levin, Papantonio does NOT handle family law. Florida is a no-fault state and marital infidelity is of little consequence in the final outcome of a Florida divorce. There are several good family law attorneys in both the Pensacola and the Destin area. Just make sure that you direct your friend to someone who specializes in that area of practice and has been doing it for several years. You can use www.martindale.com/ to look up the rating and qualifications of any attorney. I would suggest that your friend hire a board certified trial attorney.
Bobby J avatar
Bobby JBeach Fanatic
#5
My first wife had a really good attorney....:bang: Dana Mathews 837-3662
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#6
My first wife had a really good attorney....:bang: Dana Mathews 837-3662
Sorry, but I must :floor: on that one. I know that feeling of pain, so I did it another way, which was still painful on the pocket book, but not so painful mentally.
greenroomsurfer avatar
greenroomsurferBeach Fanatic
#7
Take him on a shark fishing trip!!!!:floor:
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#8
Take him on a shark fishing trip!!!!:floor:
:funn: You've been watching too many thriller movies, but that might be an idea. I think if the wife just places a big pair of sharp scissors on her bedside table😱 before she goes to bed, the man may take notice, and fear something much greater than a shark fishing trip.

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greenroomsurfer avatar
greenroomsurferBeach Fanatic
#9
Lorena bobit comes to mind. Don''t give any of these BOI's (born on the island) girl's any ideas. I here the cypress stumps up black creek are all full. Habius Corpus!!!!!!! :twisted: :floor: :floor: The names and places have been changed to protect the innocent!!!! Ah! only 27 days till the tropical update comes back on the telly.:clap_1:
SoMuchToDoBeach CrabAuthor
#10
Thanks for the referrals. I prefer the Lorena Bobbit idea myself. I'd love to look at the guy and call him "Stubby." I'm wondering what kind of fish you could catch with it? I know while still intact the owners are frequently trolling for sucker fish.
TooFarTampa avatar
TooFarTampaSoWal Insider
#11
Thanks for the referrals. I prefer the Lorena Bobbit idea myself. I'd love to look at the guy and call him "Stubby." I'm wondering what kind of fish you could catch with it? I know while still intact the owners are frequently trolling for sucker fish.

:clap_1: I hope your friend has as good a sense of humor as you do. If not I'm sure you will do a great job helping cheer her up. 😀 Please tell her that line about "hiding assets" and "taking the children" may have worked 40 years ago, but not anymore. If they have money she won't have trouble getting a good attorney. Best of luck!!
30A Skunkape avatar
30A SkunkapeSkunky
#12
My first wife had a really good attorney....:bang: Dana Mathews 837-3662

:lolabove: Sorry to laugh at your misery, but that was funny!!:rolling:

"Hey Bobby, you written that alimony check yet?"

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organicmama avatar
organicmamaBeach Fanatic
#13
Laughing at all the jokes, but seriously, if she's only been in FL for 6 months, is there a residency issue? No clue, just a thought.

Bobby, glad you have a sense of humour! :funn: Glad I never had to deal with Mr. OM's ex-wife until 10 years after they split.

SoMuchToDo, you're obviously a great friend to her. :wub: Keep her laughing, she's gonna need it.
ktschris avatar
ktschrisBeach Fanatic
#14
My first wife had a really good attorney....:bang: Dana Mathews 837-3662

:lolabove: Sorry to laugh at this, but maybe you could get a commission of some sort!!
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#15
Thanks for the referrals. I prefer the Lorena Bobbit idea myself. I'd love to look at the guy and call him "Stubby." I'm wondering what kind of fish you could catch with it? I know while still intact the owners are frequently trolling for sucker fish.

I just caught this- good one!:clap_1:
seacrestkristiBeach Fanatic
#16
My first wife had a really good attorney....:bang: Dana Mathews 837-3662
Sheeetfire that was :rofl:
Sorry about your friend's marriage and the kids and all. Thank goodness she has a friend like you right now.
:welcome: So Much To Do
Redd avatar
ReddBeach Fanatic
#17
Try the Florida Bar Association. They will generally give a good referral and not give you a plumber when you need your roof fixed

Its worked for me in diff circumstances

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