Divorce does not have to unfold as a courtroom battle. In Fort Myers, many couples choose a collaborative or cooperative model, which is an approach that prioritizes transparency, mutual respect and shared decision-making. And, spouses can prepare for a smoother...
Collaborative Law
Is it always necessary to litigate a high net worth divorce?
High net worth divorces do not have to get resolved in a courtroom battle. As is the case with any Florida divorces, mediation or cooperative divorce are options. To review, the cooperative divorce process requires the spouses to agree to an open exchange of...
Do collaborative divorces really exist in Florida?
Collaborative divorce is an alternative to the traditional courtroom battle. It allows couples to work together, rather than against each other, to end their marriage respectfully and with minimal stress. In Florida, collaborative (or cooperative) divorce continues to...
Collaborative law in high net worth divorces
The cost of a divorce and fear of losing financial stability is one reason high net worth married couples may stay together. However, collaborative divorce offers many benefits for couples facing a high net worth divorce. How collaborative divorce works Collaborative...
Know how the collaborative law process works
Not all Florida divorces are contentious. For some couples, negotiation is possible and they can avoid the time, cost and emotional ramifications of an acrimonious case. In these situations, it might be wise to consider the collaborative law process. The collaborative...
What is collaborative law and how might it help your divorce?
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...
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....