What to Expect in the First Collaborative Team Meeting
As a Family Law Client who chooses to proceed with your case by utilizing the Collaborative process, you may be curious about what will happen in the first meeting. Remember, Collaborative Law is a voluntary process. Both you and your spouse will work with...
Communicating with the Neutrals in a Collaborative Case
The Collaborative Process is a neutral process where both parties agree on an alternative to litigation. Potential candidates for Collaborative Law include spouses and unmarried parents who have at least some common goals, a genuine desire to protect their minor...
Collaborative Law: A Brief History and Overview
Florida’s Collaborative Law Process Act came to be in 2016, but the original concept for Collaborative Law came from Minnesota by an Attorney named Stuart Webb in 1990. He realized the importance of personal relationships in the legal process. Attorney Webb believed...
Four Types of Counseling to Consider During the Divorce Process
Experiencing a Divorce can bring up a variety of emotions. Couples who are ending their Marriage may go through different stages of grief-- denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Speaking with a Licensed Mental Health Professional could be beneficial as...
Three Ways to Support Single Moms This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner. On this day, many families are intentional about catering to the matriarch of their home. What about single mothers? In our society today, many retailers and companies feature ideal gift ideas for mom. While many of those ideas are...
How to Approach Loneliness After Finalizing Your Divorce
The early days, weeks, or months after a Divorce is finalized can be an emotional rollercoaster. Some mornings, you may wake up with gratitude for a fresh start. Others may feel heavy and filled with grief. Unlike the finality that comes with the death of a loved one,...
What is the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in a Family Law Case?
When a family is going through a Divorce or Timesharing (Child Custody) case, the emotional impact on any minor child involved can be profound. Our Team at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys in Orlando, advocates for what is in the best...
Divorce Coach Lee Wright and Attorney Tom Marks Discuss Nuts and Bolts of the Process
Below are additional questions addressed by Divorce Coach Lee Wright and Attorney Tom Marks regarding the “Nuts and Bolts of Divorce” In this blog, Mediation and additional financial aspects of Divorce are covered. To learn more about the filing stage of a Divorce,...
Three Reasons to Choose Collaborative Law in Your Orlando Divorce Case
When two people get married, they don’t typically consider the possibility of a Divorce. There is a saying, “Marry someone who you believe will consider your best interest even if you are no longer together.” Collaborative Divorce is a newer approach that allows both...
What Happens to Retirement Plans in a Florida Divorce Case?
Perhaps you are preparing to file for Divorce and are unsure how to handle your retirement plan in the process. Did you know, in Florida, retirement benefits such as 401(k)s, pensions, and IRAs are considered Marital Property if they were accumulated during the...