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Can I Hire One Attorney To Handle Our Divorce?

Is hiring one lawyer for both sides a good idea? A question that arises occasionally during a divorce consultation is: “Can I hire one attorney to handle our divorce?” This question does not come up if the spouses have lost all trust in one another.  This is a question that arises if both spouses are…

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Divorce FAQ #1 – What Happens If I Move Out Of The House?

We’re often asked: Who stays in the marital home during a divorce in Florida? Here’s some professional advice from attorney Chad Layton.

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Collaborative Divorce: Good or Easy Advice – you can only pick one.

It’s inevitable: Once you tell your friends and family you have started your divorce, everyone will want to give you advice. Don’t listen.

Alimony and Divorce Questions

How Do I Figure Out Alimony and Child Support

The Covid-19 pandemic upended so many different parts of our lives, including the ability to enforce alimony and child support payments. Here’s how.

Most common divorce mistakes in palm beach county

How Do I Avoid Mistakes In Divorce?

Some lawyers charges hundreds of dollars an hour and are hardly worth it. Here’s the three biggest mistakes expensive divorce lawyers make.

Lessons Learned in Divorce

How Do I Avoid Going To Court In My Divorce?

After many years of practicing as a collaborative divorce attorney, Chad Layton has some advice for you if you just started a divorce.

How to listen during a divorce

How to Slow Down and Listen During The Hectic Divorce Process

We’re all busy people. That’s why it’s so important to listen intently during my consultations with clients about their divorce. Here’s why.

How to Time Share the Children During the Holidays

A customized parenting plan drafted during the Collaborative Divorce process is really the best answer for this difficult question of parent sharing during the holidays.

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Low-to-No Conflict Divorce

How do we make divorces in Palm Beach County easier? With fixed fees, a conflict-free approach, and your goals in mind. Learn more about our unique process here.

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Same-Sex Couple Divorces

The Supreme Court of the U.S. rules that love wins in 2015. But what happens when the love falls out for same-sex couples? Let’s examine it here.