Radoykay Minaya – Same-Sex Divorce and Separation: What are my Rights?
Attorney Radoyka J. Minaya received her undergraduate degree from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and thereafter received her law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Ms. Minaya began her legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida and is now the founder of the Minaya Law Offices, PLLC. Her law practice centers almost exclusively in the area of family law, with a focus on LGBTQ-specific legal issues. The legal intricacies and complications in Florida surrounding same-sex unions, parenting, separation, and divorce can be overwhelming.
As not only an attorney, but a member of the LGBTQ community, and co-parent to two beautiful children, Ms. Minaya is not only professionally invested in ensuring that her LGBTQ clients have a clear and complete understanding of their legal rights and options, but also has a personal stake in these matters.
Ms. Minaya is also fluent in Spanish; a member of such organizations as legal Aid of Broward County and GLLN; and an avid foodie. She prides herself on dealing personally and warmly with each of her clients, and ensuring each is treated with individualized care and respect. She considers it a true privilege to be able to assist families in navigating their interpersonal relationships.
Read more about LGBTQ Parental Rights and Roe’s advice for couples considering divorce here and watch the episode below.
In her other life, when Carolann is not practicing family law, she runs, kayaks, paddle boards, and loves to do jigsaw puzzles. She is also learning Italian so she can understand what her husband is saying about her.
Elizabeth prides herself in her ability to settle complex cases without the need for prolonged litigation. However, when litigation is necessary, Elizabeth has the experience, knowledge, and skills to achieve positive results for her clients. Elizabeth is passionately dedicated to providing zealous and proficient legal representation in all types of family law matters.
It’s important to note that the information Leisa shares is specific to the state of Florida; however, you can gain some insight on mediation and if you have specific questions regarding your state we recommend you consult an attorney in your state.
Allyson Tomchin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator in the tri-county area of Miami, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Her strength lies in developing relationships with an eye toward reaching a goal. The unique element that she brings to her work is a total focus on you and your success. She is driven in her efforts toward helping her clients reach their maximum potential. Allyson has a private practice in Hollywood and Boca Raton, Florida. She is an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and a contributor to South Florida Parenting Magazine. She is married, has four children, and a Yorkie named King Harry.
Tammy Berman is a licensed mental health counselor that has been in practice for over 13 years. She graduated with a Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, moved to Florida in 2001, and completed a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. She has worked with clients suffering from severe and persistent mental illness, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, self injurious behaviors, family issues, and difficulties with life transitions. Recently, Tammy has devoted her time to working with individuals and couples in strengthening their relationships and in transitioning through the divorce process. She recently became a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, a Parenting Coordinator, and a Mental Health Facilitator of the Collaborative Process. She is committed to helping couples, individuals and families reduce the potentially damaging effects that a divorce can have on their well-being, family relationships, and quality of life. She currently practices in Plantation, Florida.
Drs. Paul Maione and Melissa Bridges are licensed marriage and family therapists and co-founders of Couples on the Brink, a place where couples can get intensive help when they are in crisis and on the verge of splitting up. Over the last ten years they have helped hundreds of couples from around the country to repair, reconnect, and redefine their marriage or primary relationship. Their relationship changing intensive programs provide a viable option to traditional hourly counseling sessions for couples on the brink of splitting up.
Michelle Scharlop is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Plantation, Florida. She has over a decade of experience in working with all types of relationships such as dating, premarital, married, parent/adult child and adult siblings. As a Relationship Expert she specializes in communication issues, conflict resolution, infidelity, infertility, blended families and life transitions. She is a clinical member of Amercian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, an approved Premarital Provider for Broward County and an Expert Therapist for 
Sophie Frabotta (Fra-boat-a) is a life coach, spiritual entrepreneur, and possibilitarian. She has her Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Psychology with a specialty in Spiritual Psychology and works with six aspects of human existence: Body, emotions, mind, expression, spirit, and heart. (BE MESH)
Leisa Wintz received a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Charleston in Psychology in 2000 and immediately took her first public interest job as a case manager for a family homeless shelter. It was here that she first had the opportunity to advocate for her clients and speak on their behalf. In 2003, she began law school at the University of Miami and interned during her 1st year at the 11th Circuit, Domestic Violence Division. During this time, she found that much of her work and that of the attorneys she worked with lacked client contact. Disappointed, she requested a leave of absence in order take a few months to explore other career alternatives. During this time, she discovered Marriage and Family Therapy and was fascinated by this new, holistic and systemic approach to helping families in crisis, so entered into a master’s program.