If you are getting ready to go through a divorce, you’re probably looking forward to just getting it over with. We all know there can be a high level of emotions as a divorce proceeds and it is always better to get an unpleasant experience behind you. However, a...
Collaborative Law
What is collaborative law and how does it work?
Although it has been around for a few decades, collaborative law is to still a relatively new way couples in the Fort Meyers area can get a divorce. Lawyers first suggested it as a way to avoid high-conflict divorces. In a collaborative divorce, the couple agrees that...
Collaborative law, mediation, divorce and the courts
The collaborative law approach to divorce is designed to help spouses resolve their legal and financial issues out of court. That said, Florida courts exercise some authority over any divorce within the state. In this blog post, we will briefly discuss some of the...
How does a couple work through the collaborative divorce process?
It is helpful to understand the collaborative law divorce process step-by-step. Divorcing couples considering utilizing the collaborative law divorce process should be familiar with what the process entails and how to progress through the process to resolve their...
Collaborative divorce and the benefits it can offer
When a marriage fails, it does not mean it will be filled with animosity. While there may be several issues to resolve, it is possible for divorcing spouses to work together to reach a final divorce agreement. Moving through the process, however, may be a challenge....
What should I know about collaborative law in Florida?
There is a perception that many Florida divorces are acrimonious and the parties are in dispute over every issue until the court makes its decisions on property division, child support, alimony, child custody, parenting time and more. While this is true in many cases,...
Collaborative law lessen the emotional effect of divorce
The emotional effect of just thinking about getting a divorce can be crushing for some people, and then actually initiating the legal proceedings can be a whole different emotional gut-punch. Simply put, a divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster, as one recent news...
Working together with an ex-spouse during divorce
Why do couples get divorced? The answer to that question can be quite varied. However, once the decision to get a divorce is made, it is oftentimes a final decision. The couple knows that they are on a one-way road to ending their marriage. But, is it still possible...
Can a collaborative divorce help lower your expenses?
The cost of proceeding with a divorce is oftentimes one of the reasons why Florida residents hold off on committing to such a life-altering legal process. Divorce is quite common in America, so most people know a friend or family member who has been through the...
Why might one settle their divorce through collaborative law?
While some divorces are rancorous, resulting in a lengthy and emotionally draining courtroom show-down, many couples in Florida may want to part ways more amicably. These couples may be interested in settling their divorce through the collaborative law process.The...