By Scott J. Brook, P.A. Family LawI am very happy to re-open my doors to serve familiesthroughout Southeast Florida. While I practicedivorce and family law for a living, I am an even biggeradvocate for LOVE and RESPECT. So, in thisarticle I will tie these verbs together with ideas foran amicable divorce. While it may be difficult toaccomplish a divorce with love and respect, it is notimpossible.I often meet with clients who have huge differenceswith their spouse. However, my clients are committedto the well-being of their children.Thus, with such a commitment,it is possible to go through theprocess with LOVE and RESPECT.So, where do you begin?This may sound facetious, but it isnot intended to be. Begin at thebeginning. Today. Declare the pastcomplete. Don’t make yourselfwrong for getting here or blame yourspouse for his/her past failures.Begin a new day with new possibilitiesby declaring a new starting datefor your future. No, this is not easy.However, with practice, it will be easier.With a focus on what you wantin your future, as opposed to what was wrong withyour past, you will begin at the beginning and notbe weighed down by your past.At Scott J. Brook, P.A., we are committed to helpyou have a new beginning. Its not that we are notzealous advocates if we must fight the other sidefor what’s right. We are. I LOVE trial and I love toadvocate with passion and preparation for myclients. Nevertheless, if you focus on what youwant to obtain for you and your children (if any),you can remain strategic throughout the divorceprocess and not be reactive.Today I met with a client that I will call Charlie.Charlie had some shame about his divorce andwas also candid to share that his wife is a greatperson and Mom, but they had just grown apart.Divorce does not run in Charlie’s family, but after22 years of marriage they had grown apart. Wehelp people go beyond what is typically the mostpainful part of their lives. Dreams have been shattered.There is so much uncertainty. Assets arenow split in half. Parents who saw their childrendaily may now not see them morethan 50% of the time. Divorcesucks.But divorce is not death. I amdivorced. Since my divorce, I metmy beautiful wife, her three children,married all four of them andwe have five children, three grandchildrenan amazing daughter-inlawand life is full. Life is imperfect,full of hardships and I am grateful.With divorce, there is new possibility.You must allow for it and look forwardand not backward.With my team of paralegals andother support staff, we are happy tolisten without judgment and arrive at a strategy tohelp you get the results you deserve with respectand diligence. We will treat you with kindness, loveand respect and help you navigate a difficultprocess. I have been practicing since 1993 and Iam lucky that I LOVE what I do. If you would likean ear, a strong advocate and a team of caringindividuals to help you navigate a difficult process,we would welcome hearing from you.For more information please contactScott J. Brook at 954-757-5551.See ad on opposite page20
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