FAMILY LAW OPTIONS
Collaborative Law
Both of our attorneys are collaboratively trained professionals. The Collaborative Law Process is an alternative to expensive litigation that uses a team approach to help you and your spouse resolve the issues in your divorce or other family matter in a confidential and private environment. The team consists of you and your spouse, each of your attorneys, a facilitator, and a neutral financial professional. The goals and interests of the individuals are explored and the couple decides what their family needs - not a judge. The Collaborative Process is generally less expensive and faster than litigation, and it gives you a level of control over the outcome of your case that you can't get in a litigated case. Ask us if the Collaborative Process is right for your case.
Mediation
Mediation is a process that allows the parties to use a neutral third party who is trained in negotiating skills to assist them in resolving the issues of their case. The mediator cannot make decisions for the parties, but can offer creative solutions and help draft settlement agreements.
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The Loris Law Group offers mediation services in a comfortable facility with multiple conference rooms. Ask us if Mediation is the right option for your case.
Uncontested
When the parties agree on all issues in the case, the uncontested process can be used to expedite the legal proceedings and obtain a final resolution without the need for the court to make decisions about your family's legal issues. An attorney can prepare the uncontested legal documents necessary to finalize the case. This process is the least expensive and fastest way to resolve your case. The Loris Law Group offers affordable packages for uncontested divorce, paternity, and modification actions. Call us to find out if you have an uncontested case.
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Strategic Litigation
While litigation is not the ideal method for resolving family law disputes, sometimes it is necessary. Non-litigation options require the cooperation of both parties. Therefore, when the parties do not agree on a process option, litigation is the only option available. Each of our attorneys has handled court litigation for more than twenty years. Our experience in the courtroom has allowed us to develop the skills necessary to litigate strategically, not defensively, for our clients' benefit. Contact our office to discuss all your process options, including litigation when necessary.
Adoption
Florida law recognizes that situations can arise when a child’s biological parents are not the best parents for the child or are not available to actively parent the child. For this reason the law provides a streamlined process to allow family members to adopt a child in order to establish a permanent parental relationship. This process is available for step-parents, grandparents, and other extended family members. An adoption grants parental status to the adopting person, terminates the parental status of the biological parents, and allows the adoptee to change their name. Although Florida law provides a streamlined process for these types of adoptions, there are still strict procedural requirements that must be fulfilled in order to successfully navigate the process. Our attorneys can provide consultation regarding the eligibilty requirements for family member adoptions and legal representation to navigate the adoption court process.
Guardian Ad Litem
A guardian ad litem can be appointed by the court to act as an independent fact finder as to the best interest of children in a family law case. The guardian ad litem reviews information relevant to child custody issues and provides a written report and recommendation to the court.
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Unbundled Services
Our attorneys offer unbundled legal services as a form of limited representation. Unbundled legal services allow the attorney to break down the duties associated with your family law matter and provide counsel only in the areas that you need help with. You assume responsibility for doing everything else. The biggest benefit to you as the client with this type of limited representation is cost savings because you will handle many of the duties that the attorney would otherwise charge you for if the attorney was handling those duties for you.