No, you don’t need to rush to the courthouse or to a lawyer’s office to file for divorce before your spouse does.
Filing first doesn’t mean you win. Filing first doesn’t mean you gain some unfair advantage. It simply means that you filed a lawsuit for divorce first.
At our office, our goal is to help you and your family to avoid a legal battle. We are trained to help you resolve your divorce outside of court, with peace, respect, and privacy.
Out-of-Court Divorce Options
I recommend that you try everything you can to avoid an unnecessary legal battle.
These out-of-court options that you may consider include Collaborative Divorce and Pre-Suit Divorce Mediation.
Each of these options, when handled properly, will provide you with:
- Experienced legal counsel to advise you as to what divorce law is in Florida and how it applies to the specific facts of your marriage.
- Financial documents and transparency as to important questions and issues that must be considered before you can make an informed decision about your divorce settlement options.
- If you are a parent, important considerations to include in your custom parenting plan and child support calculations.
Conclusion
Starting your divorce in court is opting into a legal battle. In some cases, this is necessary. In my experience, those cases are rare. The vast majority of families are much better served by keeping their divorce civil and working with professionals who will help them reach a fair and well-informed settlement agreement.
If you, or a friend of yours, have questions about divorce in Palm Beach County, we are here to help.
Helpful Resources:
Fixed Fees – Collaborative Divorce
