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?
Litigation
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
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)
Getting Divorced… Now What? (Part 1 – Litigation)
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines divorce as, “the ending of a marriage by a legal process”. I think that many people forget that marriage is a legal process by which two parties form a legal and financial union. That is why the government requires parties to apply for and receive a marriage license. The license is how the government recognizes this legal union. … [Read more...] about Getting Divorced… Now What? (Part 1 – Litigation)