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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…
A Divorce in 3 Months? It’s Possible!
There are two things you want to avoid at all costs in a divorce: expensive hourly lawyers, and delays. They go hand-in-hand. That’s why we have a better solution.
Collaborative Divorce Puts YOU in Control
The goal or intended outcome in a litigated divorce is not always clear. In some bad examples, a litigated divorce is a long drawn out court battle that leads to nowhere. A judge will render a final judgment after a contested trial that may not make either spouse feel like they “won”. In contrast to…
Collaborative Divorce – Why Time Matters
One of the many benefits of settling your divorce outside of court is time. The Collaborative Divorce process allows you to settle your divorce and move on with your life in three months without litigation. The truth is that most divorce matters don’t need to go to court. A responsible alternative to a litigated divorce…
Collaborative Divorce Puts the Children First
The values that you and your spouse have instilled in your children must be considered and followed during the divorce process. Here’s how!
Is Collaborative Divorce the Right Choice For My Situation?
So you’ve heard of collaborative divorce…but how do you know it’s right for your situation? Answers these questions by Chad Layton to find out!
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…
How To Avoid A Nasty Divorce
War of the Roses is not your goal here. Movies and cocktail parties love the nasty divorce story. Each spouse spares no expense to inflict as much harm as possible on the other spouse. Whomever is left standing wins the final battle. Luckily, this is not the real world. Responsible and reasonable adults get divorced…