The Collaborative Process is...
A peaceful alternative to traditional litigation, which allows individuals to handle their family law case “as a team“ outside of court rather than “as adversaries” in court.
The Collaborative Process became part of Florida Law on July 1, 2017, when the Collaborative Process Act and the Rules of Procedure became effective making it a legal route available to families who wish to choose this option. This act provided individuals a legitimate and legal process by which to reach peaceful resolutions through voluntary settlements not involving litigation.
How it Works
- the two participants;
- each participant’s collaboratively trained attorney;
- a mental health professional serving as a neutral facilitator and;
- a financial professional serving as a neutral financial.
- The process includes a series of team meetings where issues are resolved one meeting at a time.
- All meetings include an agenda, to maintain organization and efficiency of the process.
- Once all matters are resolved, agreement(s) are prepared and executed at the final “signing” meeting.
- Once all documents are signed, a complete resolution packet is submitted to the court to obtain a Final Judgment signed by a Judge.
What Types of Cases Can Be Handled Collaboratively?
DIVORCE
Avoid litigation and tackle issues such as equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, alimony, child support and time-sharing issues with the support of a holistic team of professionals.
ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY
Issues such as Parental Responsibility; TImesharing & Parenting Plan; and Child Support can all be addressed using the Collaborative Process.
MODIFICATIONS
If you need modifications to your existing Child Support, Timesharing & Parenting Plan, or Alimony agreement, the Collaborative Process is an ideal option to ensure all parties get a fair outcome.
PRE & POST NUPTIALS
Since they can be awkward or adversarial at times, couples looking to get a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement should consider getting it done through the Collaborative Process.

Tri-County Collaborative Network
ATTORNEYS
BROWARD COUNTY
2645 Executive Park Dr #513
Weston, FL 33331
954-278-7158
melissa@cflawfl.com
www.cflawfl.com
Castillo & Falconi Law
2645 Executive Park Dr #513
Weston, FL 33331
954-278-7158
gabriela@cflawfl.com
www.cflawfl.com
Divorce Made Easy, Inc.
1624 Monroe Street
Hollywood, Florida 33020
954-476-7111
Amgg-Law@ Giustibelli.com
www.amgglaw.net
6750 N. Andrews Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-695-6512
kristen@kwglaw.net
www.kwglaw.net
Hassan Law, PA
490 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 310
Sunrise, FL 33325
954-881-8820
attorney@hassanlawpa.com
www.hassanlawpa.com
Carolann Mazza, P.A.
12 SE 7th St #704
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-527-4604
carolann@cmazzalaw.com
www.collaborativenow.com
Dana Pechersky, Esq.
2200 N. Commerce Parkway, Ste 200
954-529-2057
Contact@danapechersky.com
www.divorcelawyerinweston.com
Law & Mediation, LLC
3001 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Suite 304
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
954-874-2935
Contact@LawAndMediationLLC.com
www.LawAndMediationLLC.com
Family Matters Law Group, P.A.
6950 Cypress Road, Suite 107
Plantation, Florida 33317
954-900-1331
NHauser@FMLGPA.com
www.FMLGPA.com
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Marital & Family Law Attorney, Krystine Cardona, P.A.
9990 SW 77th Avenue, PH-14
Miami, Florida 33156
305-549-8111
Krystine.Cardona@kcpafamilylaw.com
kcpafamilylaw.com
95 Merrick Way, Ste 420
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-448-1555
www.merlinlaw.com
MONROE COUNTY
Barroso Law
3158 Northside Drive
Key West, FL 33040
305-507-9093
yanae@barroso-law.com
www.barroso-law.com
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Law Office of Luz D. Nieto, Esq.
7000 W. Palmetto Park Road, St. 210
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-807-7663
lnieto@nietofamilylaw.com
www.nietofamilylaw.com
Johnson, Ritchey & Feldman, PA
2424 N Federal Highway, Suite 166
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-392-4400
critchey@jrflawfirm.com
www.jrflawfirm.com
Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A.
7777 Glades Road, Suite 400
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
561-477‑7800, ext.220
jwasserman@sbwh.law
www.sbwlawfirm.com
COLLABORATIVE FACILITATORS
BROWARD COUNTY
Evergreen Therapeutics
786-475-5992
caroline@ctbtherapy.com
www.ctbtherapy.com
817 S University Dr STE 121
Plantation, FL 33324
tammy@mycounselingconnections.com
www.mycounselingconnections.com
Collaborative Center for Positive Growth and Change
3325 South University Drive, Suite 202
Davie, FL 33328
954-236-4490
thefamilynetwk@aol.com
www.familynetworkflorida.com
Directive Energy
2455 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 122
Hollywood, Fl 33020
954-925-9071
atomchin@directiveenergy.com
www.directiveenergy.com
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Lana M. Stern Psychologist/Marriage & Family Therapist
305-448-5006
www.drlanamstern.com
MONROE COUNTY
Evergreen Therapeutics
786-475-5992
caroline@ctbtherapy.com
www.ctbtherapy.com
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-445-2028
drcandice@drcandicesaketkoo.com
www.drcandicesaketkoo.com
FINANCIAL NEUTRALS
BROWARD COUNTY
JD Gilbert & Company
800 Fairway Dr #420
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: (954) 419-1000
Ari@jdgilbert.com
www.jdgilbert.com
2699 Stirling Road Suite A200
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 302-6321
luana@lmcorral.com
www.lmcorral.com
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
1770 NE 191 Street Suite 405
Miami FL 33179
(305) 610-2395
ed@edsachscpa.com
www.edsachscpa.com
7900 Oak Lane, Suite 400
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
(954) 456-7474
carey@vmbgaccounting.com
www.vmbgaccounting.com
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