Agreements, including prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and agreements for parties who live together but are not married. Our law firm recognizes that, for divorcing clients especially, pain and stress are often only made worse by the legal process. But we also know with thoughtful guidance, deliberate advocacy and respectful problem solving, the legal process can also support positive change and healing.
Whatever the situation or legal need, we strive to achieve the most timely, practical and cost-effective solutions possible in each circumstance. Although we know litigation may be necessary in many family law matters, we know it is not always the best option. We explore with clients whether collaborative divorce or other negotiating options would better meet their needs rather than a litigated court case.
When legal action is necessary to resolve family matters, it is essential that you entrust your most private matters to a compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney.
Whatever the situation or legal need, we strive to achieve the most timely, practical and cost-effective solutions possible in each circumstance. Although we know litigation may be necessary in many family law matters, we know it is not always the best option. We explore with clients whether collaborative divorce or other negotiating options would better meet their needs rather than a litigated court case.
When legal action is necessary to resolve family matters, it is essential that you entrust your most private matters to a compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney.
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A divorce, referred to legally as dissolution of marriage, is the complete separation and division of a marriage.
The process requires the authorization of a judge.
Do it yourself divorce arrangements are not advised.
Here are some negotiating tips for your divorce.
Florida adopted the "no-fault" policy in 1975; this is where a couple can get dissolution of marriage simply based on the fact that they do not want to be married to each other anymore.
The commonly used reason in these cases is incompatibility and irreconcilable differences.
The process requires the authorization of a judge.
Do it yourself divorce arrangements are not advised.
Here are some negotiating tips for your divorce.
Florida adopted the "no-fault" policy in 1975; this is where a couple can get dissolution of marriage simply based on the fact that they do not want to be married to each other anymore.
The commonly used reason in these cases is incompatibility and irreconcilable differences.
When you first visit our law office for a divorce, we'll ask if your spouse has a lawyer.
If your spouse does not have a lawyer yet, or if he or she has a lawyer trained in collaboration, you may wish to explore the option of a collaborative divorce.
Collaborative divorce has many benefits.
The cost for collaborative divorce can be much less than a litigated divorce and can yield better outcomes.
Leslie Smith Haswell is a divorce lawyer trained in collaborative law and is a member of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Gainesville.
If your spouse does not have a lawyer yet, or if he or she has a lawyer trained in collaboration, you may wish to explore the option of a collaborative divorce.
Collaborative divorce has many benefits.
The cost for collaborative divorce can be much less than a litigated divorce and can yield better outcomes.
Leslie Smith Haswell is a divorce lawyer trained in collaborative law and is a member of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Gainesville.
When a divorcing couple has children, it is important to remember that all decisions concerning the children should be made putting the children's best interests first.
Just because the husband and wife no longer want to live together doesn't mean the children should suffer the loss of either parent.
Many parents do not realize that it is harmful to children to talk with them about the divorce.
It is the wise parent who deflects questions, takes the phone call from the lawyer when the kids are not around, refuses to argue with the other parent in front of the children, and reassures the children that even though the parents are divorcing, both of them love the children and want what is best for them.
Just because the husband and wife no longer want to live together doesn't mean the children should suffer the loss of either parent.
Many parents do not realize that it is harmful to children to talk with them about the divorce.
It is the wise parent who deflects questions, takes the phone call from the lawyer when the kids are not around, refuses to argue with the other parent in front of the children, and reassures the children that even though the parents are divorcing, both of them love the children and want what is best for them.
Each year millions of parents across the country seek judicial intervention in child support matters.
Courts generally adhere to an objective process when determining the proper child support amount.
Whether you are a single parent seeking child support or a non-custodial parent with questions about your current support order, our family law attorneys can help to ensure that your children receive the necessary financial support congruent with your income as well as ex-partner's earnings.
Child support is determined by formula using each party's income, number of children, time sharing, children's health insurance and children's daycare.
Courts generally adhere to an objective process when determining the proper child support amount.
Whether you are a single parent seeking child support or a non-custodial parent with questions about your current support order, our family law attorneys can help to ensure that your children receive the necessary financial support congruent with your income as well as ex-partner's earnings.
Child support is determined by formula using each party's income, number of children, time sharing, children's health insurance and children's daycare.
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