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Tips for a Successful Divorce Mediation

As Florida law now requires you to try divorce through mediation or collaboration before appearing in front of a judge (in most cases), going into talks with someone you no longer care to be around can feel daunting. However, as a mediation divorce attorney, we have some tips to help you have successful divorce mediation…

Steps of a Collaborative Divorce

If you are planning to file for divorce in Pinellas County, or elsewhere in Florida, you will need to try either collaboration or mediation before taking your divorce to court. Collaborative divorce is a great option if you want and need the input of a divorce attorney throughout the process. Here are the steps you…

Should My Child Have Input to Our Timesharing Agreement?

In Pinellas County, and throughout Florida, the courts try to award joint custody arrangement with each parent having significant quality time with their children. Sometimes that means a 50/50 timesharing agreement, other times it looks a little different. However, it is not uncommon for a client to ask us whether their child’s desires can or…

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce Through Mediation

Florida is a no-fault divorce state. It is also one of the few states that requires you to at least try mediation before appearing before a judge. For couples who can communicate amicably, mediation is an increasingly common means to a divorce in Clearwater. However, because it is not the traditional way to divorce, it…

Can My Ex-Spouse File for Divorce Modification Without Me?

If you believe that your ex-spouse may be tempted to file for divorce modification without your involvement in Largo, read on. This blog post will discuss how to find out if it is possible, and how you can protect yourself. Is a Divorce Modification Possible? Your ex-spouse can file to amend your final marriage dissolution agreement…

Is It Time For A Divorce Modification?

You separated from your former spouse and have been enjoying your newfound freedoms for some time in Largo, but life throws a curve ball your way, and you are now looking at your dissolution agreement wishing you had done things differently. No need to sweat it— a divorce modification is an option under particular circumstances.…

What Your Divorce Attorney Can Teach You about Independence

Today, you can hire a divorce attorney right here in Largo, but things were not always so convenient. In previous years, strict laws regarding matrimony in some states made divorce somewhat complicated. Sometimes it was necessary for residents appealing for separation to travel to other parts of the country and fulfill residency requirements to complete their dissolution.…

Hiring the Right Divorce Lawyer

Today, divorce is far from uncommon in the United States. According to the most recent data from the American Psychological Association, an estimated 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the country end up legally separating. Regardless of the reason for terminating your marriage, it is crucial to make sure you are prepared for…