Divorce, ADHD, and the Law with Seth Nelson

Divorce is one of the greatest challenges we face. Even the best of divorces brings an emotional cost. Living with ADHD, the costs that come from disorganization and distraction can be so much higher.

Beyond the stress of disolving your relationship, embarking on a journey into the legal system brings with it a raft of uncertainty and doubt — a system that cares very little about your ADHD. This week on the show, Tampa-based divorce attorney Seth Nelson joins us to help us understand where our ADHD will be most pressured, and where a great law firm can help you pull your weight.

About Seth Nelson

At Nelson Koster, the motto is “Helping good people through difficult times.” This is Mr. Nelson’s aim in every case, though how he works to achieve it varies greatly with each family’s unique situation.

From 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. Being a divorcee himself, as well as a father, he understands what you’re going through.

Mr. Nelson focuses on Florida divorce law, Florida family law, and Florida family law mediation. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida’s 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.

Links & Notes

• Nelson Koster Family Law and Mediation
• How to Split a Toaster: A divorce podcast about saving your relationships

• (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast
• (02:23) - Support The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!
• (04:53) - Introducing Seth Nelson
• (10:04) - Conscious Uncoupling?
• (13:46) - Where does the legal process challenge ADHD?
• (16:09) - How does the attorney keep track of detail?
• (19:05) - What happens if you're behind on your taxes when you divorce?
• (21:52) - The costs of a divorce
• (24:22) - The trial experience
• (27:03) - Nikki's Pop Quiz
• (34:31) - Divorce in an abusive relationship
• (41:08) - How do you know if you're hiring a good lawyer?
• (47:27) - The bounds of family law

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