A collaborative or cooperative divorce involves spouses making a commitment to work with one another to settle their disagreements. Instead of going to court to litigate, they may attend mediation, negotiate with the support of attorneys and work toward amicable...
Collaborative Law
What happens if you cannot agree during a collaborative divorce?
You've chosen collaborative divorce to avoid courtroom battles. Yet here you are, stuck on an issue that feels impossible to resolve. You might wonder if your decision was a mistake. The good news is that disagreements don't have to end your collaborative process....
Alimony discussions can be part of collaborative law
Collaborative divorce tends to be less acrimonious than resolving a divorce in court or in traditional negotiation, but that doesn't mean the collaborative process avoids difficult issues. One of the most hotly contested issues in many divorces -- collaborative...
Why couples are choosing a collaborative divorce
Imagine navigating divorce without the stress of courtroom battles or the fear of losing control over your family’s future. Collaborative law is transforming how couples approach divorce, offering a respectful and constructive alternative that prioritizes open...
How can spouses prepare for their divorce collaboratively?
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...
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...

