The Collaborative Divorce Process requires both spouses to be represented by a separate attorney. Then, depending on the complexity of the financial issues a Financial Neutral may be needed in order to help the parties figure out the best options to equitably divide their marital assets and liabilities – instead of just dividing everything in half – an option the Court would most likely rule. Or, … [Read more...] about Why We Use a Mental Health Professional In The Collaborative Divorce Process
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How Much Does Divorce Cost?
When I’m asked the question “How much does divorce cost?” I’m reminded of that old joke: Marriage is grand, but Divorce is $100,000… because it’s worth it! When answering that question seriously I tell people “it depends”. Setting aside the cost of taking the marital assets and dividing them “equitably” which does not necessarily mean dividing them in half or equally. There is … [Read more...] about How Much Does Divorce Cost?
Four Approaches to Resolve a Divorce
There are four (4) basic approaches to resolve a Divorce: For more information about the Divorce Process, go to our website @ www.EatonFamilyLawFirm.com We have 2 locations to serve you: Tennessee Office: 4000 Hillsboro Pike, Unit 715, Nashville, TN 37215. Phone number is: (615) 994-0123 Florida Office: 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Phone number … [Read more...] about Four Approaches to Resolve a Divorce
Collaborative Process and Mediation vs Litigation: Client Agency
One common warning clients receive from their attorneys is that litigation is pricey. The back and forth between opposing counsels, hours spent drafting motions and then responses to said motions, etc. It's true but not what I'm interested in discussing today. Instead, I'm interested in drawing attention to another key benefit that mediation holds over litigation: a client's agency in the … [Read more...] about Collaborative Process and Mediation vs Litigation: Client Agency
Collaborative Cases: It Starts When You Pick Up the Phone
Colleagues often ask, “How do you get Collaborative cases?” I tell them, “It starts when you pick up the phone. The First Call: Listening When I pick up the phone to consult with a potential new client (PNC), first I ask, “What can I do to help you?” Then they tell me their story. I want to understand what’s happened in their life and what brought them to calling me for help. So, I listen. … [Read more...] about Collaborative Cases: It Starts When You Pick Up the Phone
Getting Divorced… Now What? (Part 2 – Mediation)
Welcome to Part 2 of my 2 part series on the process of getting divorced. In Part 2, I will discuss Mediation and the role Mediation plays in divorce cases. In the future, my hope is to discuss Mediation in more detail and place more emphasis on effective conflict resolution techniques, but, for now, this post will discuss Mediation in general. As discussed in Part 1, many parties are … [Read more...] about Getting Divorced… Now What? (Part 2 – Mediation)