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Help Families Divorce Peacefully
Spouses and children that are facing the possibility of divorce almost never benefit from the dysfunctional and hostile process that is the “traditional” divorce in Palm Beach County. The “traditional” divorce will include process servers, court reporters, subpoenas, depositions and contested court hearings. None of these steps will help the family to resolve their divorce…
Divorce: To Litigate or Collaborate
A collaborative divorce lawyer is trained and qualified to provide you with a very different service than a divorce litigator. A divorce litigator is hired to “win” your divorce. The astute litigator will file your divorce lawsuit immediately to beat your spouse to the first punch. Next, the litigator will promptly fire off subpoenas and…
The Benefits of Mindfulness In Collaborative Divorce
Mindfulness is defined as a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment. Three Key Characteristics of Mindfulness Are: Intention to cultivate awareness Attention to what is occurring in the present moment (observing thoughts, feelings, sensations as they arise) Attitude that is non-judgmental Divorce is undoubtedly…
What Is An Uncontested Divorce?
Why More People in Palm Beach County are choosing uncontested divorce The term “uncontested divorce” in Palm Beach County describes a solution to divorce matters that involves zero litigation. This process encourages amicable and reasonable negotiations before anything is filed with the court. If you are considering divorce, it behooves you to ask, What is…
How to Succeed in Divorce Mediation
Most people going through divorce don’t want to go to court. You don’t want to fight. You don’t know what a reasonable divorce settlement looks like based on the specific finances and facts of your marriage. Mediation is the best alternative to court and unnecessary litigation. The goal is clear. Let’s work to draft a…