Episode 21: The Emotional Landscape of Family Law with Insights from Seth Nelson

This is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations. 

Ali Kessler speaks with Seth Nelson, a family law attorney, about the intricacies of family law, particularly focusing on Greyson's Law and its implications for child protection. They discuss the evolving nature of family law, the emotional and psychological aspects of divorce, and the importance of effective communication and control during the divorce process. Seth emphasizes the need for lawyers to stay updated on legal statutes and the significance of understanding clients' needs and behaviors in family law cases. In this conversation, Seth R. Nelson, Esq. discusses various aspects of family law, particularly focusing on divorce, alimony, and parenting plans. He explains the recent changes in Florida law regarding alimony duration and the presumption of 50-50 timesharing in custody cases. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating divorce, the importance of effective communication in co-parenting, and tips for parents to minimize the impact of divorce on their children. Additionally, Seth provides insights on how to choose the right family law attorney and the future of family law in Florida.

About Seth Nelson:

Seth Nelson is the founding attorney and managing partner at NLG Divorce & Family Law. He is a Tampa-based family lawyer recognized for devising innovative solutions to complex problems. Seth Nelson is a registered mediator with the Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator Association and is currently a Member of the Executive Council for the Stann Givens Family Law Inns of Court. He also served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and continues to serve on its Executive Council.

Mr. Nelson specializes in Florida divorce law, family law, and family law mediation. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida’s College of Law. Seth has been the sole shareholder of NLG Divorce & Family Law since 2008.

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About Ali Kessler: Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”

Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in the successful passage of Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.

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