When you and your ex first separate, your relationship will significantly deteriorate in a short amount of time. Both of you may struggle with intense negative emotions and may desire the catharsis of a personal confrontation. All too often, sharing custody of your...
Collaborative Law
Seeking an amicable divorce
Divorce proceedings in Florida could be incredibly stressful for spouses who never expected their marriages to end. Life and circumstances will change, and partners may struggle to deal with serious challenges in their relationship. Filing for divorce might be an...
An adversarial divorce: Less productive and harmful to both parties
When you decide to divorce your spouse, the reality is that you both may have grievances that you need to address. You could have some conflicts and issues to work through, too. Going through a divorce in which you and your spouse can’t agree may be somewhat normal,...
Should you consider mediation for your Florida divorce?
Mediation is a good way to work through your divorce concerns without having to spend time litigating in court. If you and your spouse are willing to work together to come up with reasonable solutions, then mediation may be a good option for you. People often turn to...
Collaboration in divorce
Divorce in Florida is an unpleasant and emotionally difficult topic. However, a new approach called collaborative divorce can make the process shorter, cheaper, and less emotionally damaging for everyone involved. It also avoids using the court system, so it is more...
What is collaborative divorce and how does it work?
If you and your spouse are like most couples in Fort Myers, Florida, you probably thought your marriage would last. Unfortunately, things happen and some marriages end. Instead of getting a long, highly emotional traditional court divorce, you might want to instead...
A low-conflict approach can be valuable in a high-asset divorce
High-asset divorces are often among the highest conflict divorces. With more property comes more opportunities to fight at the end of a marriage. Couples in Florida that jointly own businesses or other substantial assets may end up squandering a significant amount of...
Special needs children and divorce
One of the things that can make divorce so complicated is that each case is different. When there is a child with special needs involved, both parents need to be prepared to be more involved and develop a more customized plan than with most divorce outcomes. Divorce...
Yes, you can have a respectful divorce
Although the media often makes divorce look like it’s combative, the reality is that you have a choice. You can have a respectful divorce if you and the other party are willing to work together and treat each other with respect regardless of your feelings toward one...
What happens with a collaborative divorce and how does it work?
If you are getting ready to end your marriage in Florida, you and your spouse might want to consider collaborative divorce. It's important to understand how it works and how it can benefit you both. What is collaborative divorce? With collaborative divorce, you may be...