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?
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4 Reasons Why To Choose The Collaborative Divorce Process vs. Litigation or Mediation
1. NO COURT In the Collaborative Divorce Process, the clients agree in advance to resolve their issues without litigating in Court. They understand that litigating in Court is an expensive process that does not guarantee there will be a ruling favorable to either spouse. When using Mediation to resolve your divorce, you are still in the Litigation process. Because if Mediation fails, … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why To Choose The Collaborative Divorce Process vs. Litigation or Mediation
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
Now Offering Services in Tennessee
The Eaton Family Law Firm is proud to announce that we have expanded our services to Tennessee. We offer mediation as well as child time-sharing & support with a focus on Collaborative Divorce practices saving you the headache, financial burden, and lack of control that can follow from typical litigation. As with our Florida office, our Tennessee office is based on the principles of compassion … [Read more...] about Now Offering Services in Tennessee