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b'Joining me this week is Seth Nelson, family lawyer and host of the podcast, How to Split a Toaster. He is going to help us break down divorce law in the United States - because not only can it be overwhelming, it can be confusing, and frustrating. The good news is that there are some universal truths to divorce law that can help you maneuver through the court system and work with your lawyer with ease. After law school, Seth found that he could do the greatest good by helping people through one of the most difficult times of their lives - divorce.\\xa0Being a divorcee himself, as well as a father, he understands what you\\u2019re going through. I am thrilled to welcome him to the show.\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nHow to know when you should hire or consult with a lawyer for your divorce. (8:39)\\n\\nAll of the items you should consider (and prepare) for your first legal consultation. (10:51)\\n\\nSeth takes us through his PEACE acronym: Parenting plan, Equitable distribution, Alimony analysis, Child support, and Everything else. (11:21)\\n\\nSome state laws require couples to be legally separated for one year before they can divorce. So, what does that actually mean? Seth explains. (20:36)\\n\\nThe best way to communicate with your lawyer. (25:02)\\n\\nHow to ensure you are receiving copies of all documents that get filed with the court system (and why you should have copies too). (32:38)\\n\\nHow to know if you have a really shitty attorney. (34:13)\\n\\nYour primary legal goal: to have great representation, have someone help you through the process as economically feasible, and get a great outcome. (38:20)\\n\\nLearn More About Seth:\\nSeth Nelson is a Tampa-based family lawyer known for devising creative solutions to difficult problems. \\u201cI have been through a divorce and have a young child. As difficult as the divorce process can be, especially when there are kids involved, things will get better,\\u201d he said when asked about the divorce process.\\xa0\\nFrom an early age, he has always wanted to help people. After law school, he found that he could do the greatest good by helping people through one of the most difficult times of their lives.\\xa0Being a divorcee himself, as well as a father, he understands what you\\u2019re going through.\\xa0\\nSeth focuses on Florida divorce law, Florida family law, and Florida family law mediation. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida\\u2019s College of Law. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable John C. Godbold, Senior Circuit Judge for the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Returning home to Tampa, he then worked for other Florida law firms before establishing his own practice in South Tampa. Since 2008, he has been the sole shareholder of Nelson Koster.\\xa0\\nSeth 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. He has been given excellent ratings by Superlawyers and Avvo Ratings and has been honored to receive Super Lawyer\\u2019s2012 Rising Star award and 2014, 2015 2016, 2017, and 2018 Super Lawyer awards.\\xa0\\nIn How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships, Nelson and co-host Pete Wright take on the challenge of divorce with a central objective \\u2014 saving your most important relationships with your family, your former spouse, and yourself.\\xa0\\nResources & Links:For show notes and links, also visit: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/how-to-split-a-toaster-and-other-divorce-law-truths-with-seth-nelson'