What Drives the Cost of Divorce Most in Palm Beach County? (It’s Not the Lawyers)
This is an instance where the simplest answer is the correct one. Whether or not you go to court and fight. That is the factor…
Is Divorce Really, “A Game Played By Lawyers?”
In the classic film, The Awful Truth, movie star Cary Grant delivered a great one liner, “Divorce is a game played by lawyers.”[i] There is…
No, We Are Not Fighting Over The Kids
In some divorces, parents become engaged in a custody battle. Many years ago, I learned that custody battles are a losing proposition, especially for the…
Collaborative Divorce Won’t Work, My Spouse Is Crazy!
A common concern that I hear in collaborative divorce consultations is: “Collaborative divorce sounds great, but it won’t work for me. My husband/wife is [crazy,…
3 Questions To Ask Before Filing For Divorce
Deciding to end your marriage is a big step, period. Generally, this decision comes after you have done everything that you can think of to…
2023 Resolution – Help Families Stop Fighting In Court
Happy New Year! This year, we are working to help families stop fighting in court. Many clients that I meet with for the first time…
Will My Collaborative Divorce Attorney Fight For Me?
No. Your collaborative divorce attorney will not fight for you. Your collaborative divorce attorney will not “win” for you. Your collaborative divorce attorney will not…
FAQ: Collaborative Divorce
What is a “Collaborative Divorce”? Answer: A legal process that provides both spouses with separate collaboratively trained lawyers that help them to resolve all…
Collaborative Divorce or Mediation: What’s the Difference?
Recently, I gave a short presentation on the collaborative divorce process and the benefits that this process provides when compared to a litigated divorce (i.e….
Peacemaking In Divorce
Many attorneys first and only option to help you with your divorce is to file a lawsuit and start litigation against your spouse. Eventually, the…
Taking Action Without a Plan is a Mistake in Divorce
The divorce process will have a major impact on you, your family, your assets and your financial future. Taking the time to consider what is…
Your Divorce Lawyer Shouldn’t Do Better When You Do Worse
Lately, I have noticed the commercial for financial advisors that promotes, “we do better when you do better”. The message in this commercial is clear…