why lawyer less divorce?

Traditionally the divorce process has been initiated by family law attorneys. Utilizing the standards and benefits of the Collaborative Process, we offer a new approach that utilizes neutral collaboratively trained and Accredited* professionals better able to address your financial and emotional issues. Divorce can begin with a neutral financial professional and a mental health professional. These are the professionals with the skillsets to help guide you through the process of reaching a financial settlement and building a parenting plan if children are involved. We are NOT eliminating lawyers from the process. We just utilize their expertise after addressing the financial and emotional issues in divorce.

*~Accredited by the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Lawyer Less Divorce does not offer legal advice

advantages of a lawyer less divorce:

  • Starting the collaborative process without lawyers will save time and money
  • Families are able to better address the financial and emotional aspects of divorce.
  • Starting the divorce process with skilled professionals will lead you down a path of fairness and neutrality.

our mission:

To change the focus of the divorce process to address the financial, emotional and children’s issues before the legal issues.

Who is right for this process?

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    Couples or families seeking privacy.

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    A willingness and desire to work together to achieve a win-win negotiated settlement.

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    A willingness to effectively communicate with each other to efficiently and economically settle.

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    Agree to deal with each other in good faith to promptly provide all necessary and reasonable information requested

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    Agree to be transparent and not hide any information.

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    Total net assets (assets minus liabilities) of $250,000 or more.

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    Total combined gross income greater than $125,000.

The Role of the Professional

My role is to provide both of you with the financial information and understanding you need to make an informed decision in reaching a financial settlement. We will not only explore assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the family, we will explore your interests, needs, wants, and concerns to help you reach settlement utilizing interest-based negotiations. In our process, the best interests of the family are paramount.

– Ed Sachs