When a marriage fails, there are no winners or losers, just regret and lost dreams. Sometimes, both parties realize that the marriage is beyond the point of repair, and they mutually agree to move on. In such instances, those are called uncontested divorces.Both...
Divorce Mediation
What impact does divorce have on my immigration status?
When people talk about the impact of a divorce on their life, they often mention the emotional toll that it takes on them. They seldom reference the logistical nightmares that it can cause, such as immigration problems. It can though. This is especially the case if...
What are the benefits associated with divorce mediation?
Mediation has grown in popularity in recent years. It's now the go-to option for couples here in Florida and elsewhere in the United States who want to resolve their divorce as amicably, quickly and as confidentially as possible.Divorcing spouses who decide to pursue...
How can divorce mediation help with pension discussions?
Divorces in the past used to only be able to be resolved by couples duking it out in front of a judge in a Florida courtroom. Many spouses who disagree with one another now pursue mediation instead of litigation though. If you and your ex have pensions that you don't...
Mediation can be instrumental in resolving parenting differences
When many couples hear their attorney mention the idea of resolving their differences with the help of a divorce mediator, they often feel as if this isn't the right option for them. Many spouses have been conditioned to believe that mediation is only something people...
Tips for succeeding at divorce mediation
Going through a divorce is never easy. It doesn't matter how challenging your marriage was, what your age is, how long you were married or if you knew it was coming. Divorce is challenging for anyone who goes through it. One of the more popular methods of resolving...
What is the collaborative law process in Florida like?
If you've started to explore the idea of divorcing your spouse here in Fort Myers, then you've likely uncovered that there are two ways of going about that. You can either use the collaborative law process or litigate. There are many positives associated with...
What are some tax strategies I can agree to speed up our divorce?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) changed how it handles alimony at the start of the year. Paying spouses can no longer take tax deductions for their payments. Recipient husbands and wives must now claim any monies that they receive as income. These changes have made...
Why divorce rates are highest in late August
The fall season is only a few weeks away. Most Fort Myers kids have already returned to school or will be doing so within the next week. It's soon after this occurs that divorce season begins.A recent University of Washington study revealed that most attorneys see an...
Divorce mediation may be key to settling your case
Divorce mediation has gained in popularity in recent years. Some analysts suggest that many divorcing couples used to only think that they could resolve their differences in a courtroom. They argue that it's only in the past few years that the idea of using...