When divorce attorney Howard Iken, The Divorce Center of
Tampa Bay speaks with new clients, the first thing they talk
about is "going to court." The reality is they will probably
never see the inside of a courtroom. The reason -- the
overwhelming majority settle at mediation.
Conjure up an image of divorce. The average person visualizes
people sitting in a courtroom, giving testimony, with a judge at
a bench presiding over everything. The reality of most divorces
is dramatically different. Forget high profile, exciting
confrontations in courtrooms built 50 years ago. The vast
majority of divorces in Florida are relatively boring exchanges
of paperwork and telephone calls. The extensive paperwork Click here to read more from this article
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If you want the nightmare to end, there is a rule of thumb which requires courage and determination to implement:
Involve the courts whenever possible.
This article is meant to be a general guide to planning your escape. It is not a substitute for legal help and opinion. It does not contain addresses, contacts, and phone numbers. It is not specific to one state or country. Rather, it describes options and institutions which are common the world over. You should be the one to "fill in the blanks" and locate the relevant shelters and agencies Click here to read more from this article
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