Category Archives: collaborative divorce
The Collaborative Law Process Act
Exciting news! Florida has adopted a law codifying the Collaborative approach to family law disputes. Collaborative divorce is a relatively new phenomenon in most states in the U.S., and as such, until now it was largely unregulated, although it has been practiced successfully around the world for some time. On March 24, 2016, Florida… Read More »
Two Good Reasons Why Collaborative Divorce Just Makes Sense
When two people decide to get divorced, there can be tension, fear, and even serious anxiety about what will happen next. Divorce lawyers in Orlando and surrounding areas are fortunate to practice in a state that has set the standard for a new way to divorce – the collaborative divorce. This process creates a… Read More »
January: the Biggest Month for Divorce. But Are the Holidays Really to Blame?
A few years ago, the Huffington Post reported that January was the biggest month for divorces. According to lawyers interviewed, there was a general consensus that post-holiday divorces are the high point for the year. To be sure, many divorce lawyers in Orlando may likely see a spike in marital dissolutions just after the… Read More »
Is a “Collaborative Divorce” Really Possible?
In reality, a collaborative divorce without fighting or litigation is completely possible for many divorcing couples. With hard work and determination, most couples can come to workable agreements without the need for extended and costly fighting in court. This does, however, require careful planning and competent legal advice from an experienced divorce lawyer. Nevertheless,… Read More »
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Us?
Some people think that collaborative divorce is somewhat of an oxymoron. Perhaps you remember this term from school – something that is contradictory to its very nature, like “pretty ugly” or “seriously funny.” After all, if two people could work together collaboratively, they would not be getting divorced, right? Not exactly. Many people disagree… Read More »
