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How Does The New Florida Alimony Law Affect Collaborative Divorce?
On June 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida alimony reform bill into law. Here are a few take aways from the new alimony statute: Permanent or “Lifetime Alimony” is eliminated. Adultery by either spouse may now be considered in awarding alimony, and its resulting financial impact on the spouses. The legal standard of “need”…
What Conflict Style Do I Want To Teach My Children?
A presenter at a recent conference I attended asked us, “What Conflict Style Do You Want To Teach Your Children?”[1] That is a powerful question. Do I want to teach my children to escalate conflict, or do I want to teach them to de-escalate conflict? There is no question that divorce is a challenging and…
Does Collaborative Divorce Really Work? (Yes, 92% of the Time)
As many of you know, I focused my law practice in traditional divorce litigation in Palm Beach County for more than 13 years. Based upon my experience, a court battle is not your best option in divorce. Instead, I recommend the Collaborative Divorce process. The benefits of the Collaborative Divorce process versus traditional litigation are…
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…
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