I represented clients in the Collaborative Process where counsel for the other spouse not only advocated for their client but positioned themselves to such a degree movement forward ground to a halt. Several cases with this occurrence not only caused a visceral...
The Collaborative Family Law Professionals of South Florida have been promoting a monthly mentorship program. Discipline specific “Support” groups have been established to provide information and conversation regarding best practices in the collaborative...
Over 2 million U.S. Troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Among those service members, there are over 3 million military families. Approximately 43% of those families have children and approximately 42% have children between the ages of 0 and 5. Florida...
Over 2 million U.S. Troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Among those service members, there are over 3 million military families. Approximately 43% of those families have children and approximately 42% have children between the ages of 0 and 5. Florida...
The Collaborative Law Process Act passed on March 4th by the Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Scott on March 24th, 2016 The statute will become effective 30 days after the Florida Supreme Court adopts rules of procedure and...
What Do Mental Health Professionals Do in the Collaborative Process? by: Randy J. Heller, Ph.D.
Collaborative Family Law is a method of resolving disputes whereby the attorneys for both parties, as well as the parties themselves, agree to assist each other in resolving conflicts and reaching agreement using cooperative strategies rather than adversarial...
Special to the Star-Telegram; republished with permission of the author When Francie Cooper knew her 25-year marriage was ending, she looked for a simpler way to dissolve it legally. The Fort Worth resident said she found it through a relatively new process called...
Collaborative law is a process that enables parties involved in family law disputes to attempt to resolve their differences in a non-adversarial manner– OUT OF COURT. Collaborative family lawyers and their clients enter into an agreement not to litigate. Efforts are...
I am a dad, and I am an attorney practicing family law in Florida for over thirty years. In those years I have seen some colossal battles over children. Most of the time, when emotions are running high, one of the parents decides that the best way to inflict pain on...