Dedicated to Helping You
Negotiate the Divorce Process
If you are representing yourself and want to sit down and get everything in writing with a mediator or have your documents reviewed by an experienced divorce attorney or you want to use the collaborative divorce process, I can help you.
Collaborative Divorce Process
Since 2007, my full divorce representation has been primarily limited to clients participating in the Collaborative Divorce Law process or in mediation for divorce settlements. As a trained, collaborative divorce lawyer, I represent clients committed to settling the issues between them and using the divorce process as an opportunity to, if not improve their lives, to at least restructure their relationship without using the court system as a weapon.
Divorce can be traumatic, but it doesn’t have to be. There is another way – called Collaborative Divorce Process. If you are not familiar with the collaborative process, please take a minute to read about it by clicking the link above. This specific process helps keep stress levels low and helps you shift your relationship away from a romantic partnership and into a business partnership.
I maintain a small case load of people who are truly dedicated to moving into a new, better way of life through the divorce process. I do not represent clients in contested divorce or enforcement matters so that I can focus on you as a collaborative divorce client.
Divorce Mediation in Palm Beach County – Boynton Beach Family Attorney
I provide Florida divorce mediation services for those who are representing themselves in Florida divorces, as well as spouses who are represented by attorneys. For those representing themselves in divorce and paternity cases, I can prepare the written agreement that the two of you create during the divorce mediation sessions. Mediation fees are quite reasonable, especially when compared to the cost of fighting in court.
If the two of you are in basic agreement and need a family mediator to write it all up or to work out some of the finer points of your agreement, I can help you. While I do not represent either of you in mediation, you can be confident that my extensive family law experience helps ensure that you will have a valid, enforceable agreement that you can take to court and my collaborative divorce process training and experience helps me help you resolve the issues between you with respect.
Representing Yourself in a Divorce Case?
If you are representing yourself in a divorce or other family law case, I also offer out-of-court limited representation and consultation for cases throughout Florida. If you find you need
* additional information about Florida law or procedure
* a little extra help completing their paperwork for court or
* an attorney to review agreements you’ve prepared on your own
This service is available at my Boynton Beach office, by telephone or by webconference to those throughout the State of Florida and to those living elsewhere whose case is filed in Florida. I offer a secure, toll-free fax line to transmit your documents but you can also mail or email copies of documents if you aren’t in the local area. Please read the page titled “Limited Representation” if you are interested in this service.
Concerned About a Family Member?
It’s difficult to be away from your older relatives whose mental health seems to be in decline. Or perhaps your children need a Guardian Ad Litem in a divorce, probate or family law case. If your family member is abusing drugs or refuses mental health treatment, there are alternatives. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your family’s legal needs in the area of guardianship and pre-need guardian planning.
In addition to representation in the Collaborative Divorce process, document review for DIY divorces and mediation, I also accept other non-divorce Family Law matters such as Adoption, Step-Parent Adoption, Second Parent Adoption and Mental Health proceedings at my law office in Boynton Beach in central Palm Beach County.
I help you resolve not only your legal matters, but how your legal matters affect your body, mind and spirit. Did you know that when you are upset your brain cannot logically think things through? It’s true. There is a chemical process that does not allow you to clearly think things through. Divorce is one of the most stressful times in your life. You need to make good decisions now. And I understand that, as well as what happens when you binge eat, drink too much or have mood swings when you are under stress.
Reducing your stress level helps you make better decisions and, in the end, saves you money. My non-legal training and experience can help you deal with the kind of fall-out that comes from stress in addition to the legal side of things. If you want someone who understands that family law matters are more than just a legal process, call me.
