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Seth Nelson

Seth Nelson is a dedicated Florida divorce and family law attorney, a divorcee, and father. A graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Law, Nelson honed his legal skills clerking for Judge John C. Godbold of the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals before returning to Tampa to practice law. Since 2008, he has been the sole shareholder of NLG Divorce & Family Law, upholding the firm’s motto to help good people through difficult times, tailoring his approach to each family’s distinct needs.

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How to Split a Toaster • Season 8 • Episode 3
How to Split a Toaster

Divorcing a Narcissist with Guest Victoria McCooey

Narcissist Divorce Coach Victoria McCooey joins Seth and Pete to talk about the challenges that come when trying to get out of a marriage to a narcissist. It’s not easy! We walk through Victoria’s three stages in communicating with your narcissist soon-to-be ex that can help you more easily navigate this difficult situation through each of its phases.

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How to Split a Toaster • Season 8 • Episode 2
How to Split a Toaster

Learning to Take the High Road with Andy Heller

Andy Heller joins Seth and Pete to talk about his new book “Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family,” why it’s such a challenge to take the high road when it comes to your ex, and why it’s important to learn how to do so.

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Is Life Happening TO You or Is Life Happening FOR You? A Conversation with Resilience Coach Michelle Dickinson

Resilience Coach Michelle Dickinson joins Seth and Pete to talk about the challenges those going through divorce (or who have already done so) and how learning to be more resilient can help. How do you be more resilient? It’s being intentional. Taking ownership and avoiding falling into your day. We talk through many tools that can help.

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How to Split a Toaster episode 729
How to Split a Toaster

Changes in Florida’s Alimony Law: A Special Episode

There’s a new law in Florida that affects alimony as of July 1, 2023. What does it mean for those living in Florida? What if you went through your divorce before that date? Who benefits? Seth walks Pete through this new law and what it means for those dealing with divorce in Florida.

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How to Split a Toaster episode 605 • Judge Wesley Tibbals
How to Split a Toaster

Rebroadcast • A Judge’s Perspective on Divorce Court: Chatting with Judge Wesley Tibbals

May it please the court! In this week’s classic rebroadcast, we’ve got a special guest today who knows a thing or two about the workings of divorce court, and that’s because he’s a judge! That’s right, we figured it was about time that we had an actual judge on to make sure we’re not just making stuff up. Judge Wesley Tibbals talks with Pete and Seth today about life behind the bench in divorce court.

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How to Split a Toaster episode 722
How to Split a Toaster

Season Seven Mailbag! Questions From Our Listeners

We’re closing out our seventh season with more listener questions. From relationships with your ex’s kids from a previous marriage and threats from your ex, to PTSD in the courtroom and bigamy, we cover a wide range of topics. Plus, we look at exceptional/unique/unusual divorces and what that means.

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