Clearwater Collaborative Divorce
A holistic approach to marriage dissolution
K. Dean Kantaras is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar
The Law Offices of Kantaras & Andreopoulos is proud to offer legal assistance a collaborative divorce in Clearwater and Largo and throughout the Tampa Bay region. Collaborative divorces represent a relatively recent and progressive way of dealing with the often painful issue of divorce. Rather than initiate a divorce process that pits one spouse against the other, which can result in bitter feuds on key issues such as child custody and property division, collaborative divorces are based on an initial agreement between both spouses to avoid going to court.
There are several advantages to pursuing a collaborative divorce:
- Involves input from outside experts, such as financial advisors and psychologists
- Avoids open conflict in the court
- Fosters cooperation between spouses, which could be important for the future
If you are interested in reaching voluntary agreement with your spouse, contact our firm to learn more about collaborative divorce in Clearwater.
Contested divorce in Clearwater
Sometimes, even after negotiations and divorce mediation, couples are unable to agree on difficult issues surrounding the divorce, such as child custody and support, alimony, and division of property. In such situations, you will need a skilled divorce lawyer who is committed to defending your interests in court. Attorneys at the Law Offices of Kantaras & Andreopoulos know their clients and how to represent them. Decisions about your children, your house, and your financial future are too important to be taken lightly. Our attorneys use a range of tactics to present your side of the story, including witnesses, documentary evidence, and any issues that could raise doubts about the “moral fitness” of your spouse, such as adultery, domestic abuse, or alcoholism.
Contact our law firm for help with a contested divorce in Clearwater.
Uncontested divorces
If you are in a position to file an uncontested divorce in Clearwater, you are fortunate. An uncontested divorce is generally the least stressful means of divorcing because both partners agree about all of the details. This option is typically possible for spouses who do not have any children and who have not accumulated or shared many assets or property. While uncontested divorces are, in most cases, preferable to contested divorces, they should not be filed in haste. You and your attorney should carefully read the terms to ensure that you are not being misled or bullied into signing an unfavorable agreement.
