Ep. 36 - Family Law vs Criminal Law: Where Cases COLLIDE | Part 1

In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz sit down with veteran South Florida family law attorney Heather Greenhill Stohlman to unpack the complex — and often chaotic — intersection of family law and criminal law.With over 20 years of experience, Heather shares what really happens behind divorce cases, custody battles, and domestic violence allegations — including how these cases often overlap with criminal charges and Department of Children and Families (DCF) involvement.From high-conflict divorces to allegations used as leverage, this episode dives into the emotional, strategic, and legal realities attorneys face when families break down.🔑 What We Cover:How family law and criminal law cases overlap (more than you think)When domestic violence allegations are real vs. used as leverageThe role of DCF, guardian ad litems, and the courts in protecting childrenWhy judges are getting smarter about manipulation in family courtWhat actually qualifies as a legal “emergency” in family lawThe emotional impact of divorce and litigation on childrenHow attorneys navigate highly sensitive abuse allegationsFinancial abuse and new legal remedies in family courtThe reality of litigating custody when addiction, mental health, or crime is involvedWhy family law is anything but “just divorce”💡 Key Takeaways:Family court is often a strategic battlefield — not just emotional.Domestic violence claims can significantly impact custody and leverage in litigation.Children are often the most affected — and sometimes unintentionally used as leverage.Not everything is an “emergency” in court — and misusing that label can hurt your case.Collaboration between criminal and family law attorneys is critical in overlapping cases.🎙️ About Our Guest:Heather Greenhill Stohlman is a founding partner of Greenhill Stohlman, P.A., with over two decades of experience in marital and family law. She focuses on complex cases involving financial analysis, custody disputes, and high-conflict litigation, often working alongside forensic accountants, therapists, and other experts to support her clients. Leave us a 5 Star Review! Follow us for legal hot takes, episode updates, and a peek into our lawyer lives.📺 YouTube: @ComeBackWithAWarrant.Podcast📸 Instagram: @ComeBackWithAWarrant.Pod🎵 TikTok: @ComeBackWithAWarrant.Pod Find us everywhere and join the conversation! Subscribe to our newsletter for episode guides and latest pod updates: https://come-back-with-a-warrant-podcast.kit.com/fe483fdf18