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What Is The Hardest Part of Divorce?
In my experience, it’s the unknown. Once you decide that divorce is going to happen, you are faced with some tough questions. Common Divorce Questions: How do I start the process of divorce? How do I protect myself financially? How do I protect my children from the effects of a nasty divorce?…
How Do I Talk To My Children About Divorce?
Open and honest communication is crucial when the time comes to talk to your children about divorce, and what it will mean for your family. This conversation requires sensitivity, empathy, and a focus on their well-being. First, choose an appropriate time and setting that you, your spouse and your children will all be as comfortable…
10 Screening Questions: Is The Collaborative Process Right For My Divorce?
The Collaborative Divorce Process is a structured and streamlined approach that offers families an alternative to the traditional divorce litigation route. You can resolve your divorce outside of court through a peaceful and private process. However, the Collaborative Process is not a good fit for every divorce. Here are 10 Screening Questions that will help…
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!
Experience Matters in Divorce
Uou have important questions that should be answered by an experienced divorce attorney before you file for divorce, and an experienced lawyer can help.
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…
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…