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Collaborative divorce is a process where both parties reach a mutually beneficial agreement rather than going through the traditional court system. According to Florida Statutes, a couple must decide their marriage is irretrievably broken to get a divorce. In theory,...

Florida's divorce courts may uphold agreements made between couples dissolving their marriages through collaborative law. As described on the Florida Bar's website, spouses may use the collaborative process to negotiate their own written settlement. An agreement could...

In an amicable divorce, parents often draft a detailed plan to outline primary custody, parenting schedules, and other important details for the child's benefit. While putting your parenting plan into writing is great for protecting each parent's rights and...

There are many advantages to avoiding courtroom drama when dissolving a marriage. Couples opting to engage in the collaborative divorce process enjoy significant benefits. Among them are less stress and saving both time and money. They take place in informal settings,...

Florida law requires both parents to financially support their child, even if their relationship ends. If you have custody of your children and do not receive court-ordered child support, you have legal recourse. Learn more about what to do if your child's other...

Florida custody laws allow parents to modify parenting time after the initial divorce decree has been granted. Many things change after the aftermath of your divorce, and the initial plan may become unworkable or unreasonable both for you and the child. If you have...

Many people visualize a divorce as two former lovers battling it out in court to see which one can come out on top. While there are some divorces that are like this, it doesn't always have to be that way. Collaborative divorce in Florida can be a much less combative...

A lengthy and often contentious divorce in court is hard on everyone in the family.  Concern for the effect on their children and future family relationships is why many couples turn to the more respectful option of collaborative divorce.  Understanding how it works...