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Can I File For Legal Separation, or a Trial Divorce in Florida?
Divorce is a big decision. Before making that decision, it is best to gather as much information as you can to help you make the best decision available for you and for your family. One consideration is, should I go forward with divorce or first attempt a trial separation in Florida. Below is a list…
Why Fixed Fees Work in Divorce
Contrary to popular belief, people going through a divorce have not lost all of their intelligence and common sense. More often than not, when you are going through a divorce, you are not happy about the divorce. However, you are reasonable, and you would like a seasoned professional to provide you with an overview of…
What Are Durable Divorce Solutions?
Merriam-Webster defines durable as follows, able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value. The longevity or durability of the solution that you are searching for is not always your first priority when you are in the throes of a divorce. This is understandable. Divorce brings with it many…
P.E.A.C.E.
P.E.A.C.E. is an acronym that we use to help families through the legal process of divorce every day. This acronym helps us to stay on track, and to address each issue in your divorce process in a structured and well-defined manner. P.E.A.C.E. stands for: P. – Parenting Plan E. – Equitable Distribution of…
How Does Collaborative Divorce Keep Our Finances Private?
Financial privacy is a factor that is often overlooked when you are considering a divorce process option. However, safeguarding your financial information and keeping your financial life private during and after your divorce is a major benefit to the Collaborative Divorce Process. Courtroom battles will often times expose your personal and business financial lives…
Collaborative Divorce: What Happens When We Don’t Agree?
Overcoming Disagreements In Collaborative Divorce One of the most remarkable aspects of the collaborative divorce process is its ability to address and overcome even the most challenging disagreements. Here’s how collaborative divorce facilitates resolution in the face of adversity: 1. Respectful Communication & Knowledge: Open, respectful communication is the cornerstone of collaborative divorce. By fostering…
What Do Spouses Ask For Most In Collaborative Divorce?
One of the cornerstones of collaborative divorce is defining goals and interests that will help you and your family transition to the next phase in life peacefully and respectfully. Below, I have outlined a list of the 5 most common goals and interests that we help families to define and accomplish in their collaborative divorce…
How Does Child Support Work In Collaborative Divorce?
Child Support in Collaborative Divorce: Key Considerations In collaborative divorce in Florida, establishing child support is an important step that carries with it many other considerations for your children and for your family. Here are some key points to understand: 1. Determining Child Support: In Florida, child support is primarily calculated based on the state’s…
What Is Different About Collaborative Divorce?
I am asked regularly about how Collaborative Divorce works, and what makes it different. One of the best resources to answer this question is the first letter written about Collaborative Divorce by Stu Webb, the Minnesota family law attorney that is widely recognized as the father of Collaborative Divorce. Stu worked in the legal…
What Are The 5 Best Practices For Parents Contemplating Divorce?
As parents, we think of our children first. When it comes to divorce, this is especially true. I am a parent, and I understand what that means. That is why I treat parents going through divorce differently. I know that I am not only working for you, I am also working for your children.…