Property division has a reputation for being one of the most contested issues in divorce. But this doesn't always have to be the case. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can agree on how to distribute your assets outside court. Here are four tips to help you throughout...
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Using technology to facilitate a cooperative divorce
Divorcing in the Digital Age means that you can take advantage of numerous divorce-focused kinds of technology that weren’t available even a decade or so ago. Technology can play a valuable role in facilitating a cooperative divorce process by improving...
4 divorce mediation myths you should know
Regardless of the situation, a divorce can be challenging and painful. Besides the legal processes, there can be psychological and financial challenges involved. Fortunately, mediation can help make things easier. Mediation is a form of negotiation that allows couples...
The role of a good divorce attorney in Florida
It can be difficult for Florida residents to find and hire a good divorce attorney. This is especially true if child custody, high net-worth marital assets, and confusing accounts complicate your divorce. Why you should hire a divorce lawyer Under rare circumstances,...
How collaborative divorce works in Florida
A collaborative divorce is ideal for couples who wish to minimize conflict and part ways amicably. It involves working with your spouse to reach a mutual agreement on pertinent aspects of the divorce, such as property division, alimony, child custody and support. If...
3 reasons spouses work together to file an uncontested divorce
Divorce has a reputation for causing chaos for those who are filing. Their personal relationships, living circumstances and finances will likely change dramatically during the divorce process. Contested divorce proceedings leave couples at the mercy of a judge. A...
Persuading your spouse to consider collaborative divorce
Those searching for a peaceful way to end their marriage often turn to a collaborative divorce. With this alternative to litigation, couples can often agree on divorce issues (children, property, etc.) that once seemed overwhelming. Once you determine that a...
4 questions and answers about rehabilitative alimony
Sometimes when couples divorce, one of them — the payee — receives alimony from the other — the payor. There are five types of alimony in Florida. This article will cover frequently asked questions about rehabilitative alimony since it’s one of the most common types...
Can you predict a divorce?
Predicting which couples will divorce isn’t easy. You may see friends who you thought had the perfect marriage split up and others who constantly argue stay together until death. While you can’t know what makes someone else’s marriage work – or not -- you want to be...
The benefits of collaborative divorce sessions
Divorcing couples in Florida rarely see eye to eye, which can make negotiating thorny matters like spousal support and property division extremely challenging. When they cannot reach an agreement at the negotiating table, they rarely see taking their cases to court as...