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COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW IN FLORIDA

No matter how you look at it, divorce and family law matters are difficult to go through. Expectations of stability are shattered, mistrust grows, and bills pile up. And then the litigation begins. Attorneys file and serve petitions, counterpetitions, requests to produce, and motions to compel. Each party hires dueling mental health experts to convince a judge that he or she should have more time with the children. Privacy is eliminated as each party’s life is probed and publicly questioned so that one side may gain a tactical advantage.

But there is a different way. A more civilized way. And it is called Collaborative Family Law (also known as Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Practice).

We are a Collaborative law firm dedicated to helping people resolve personal disputes without destroying their families. We encourage the use of the Collaborative Family Law model in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, post-judgment, prenuptial, and most other family law cases.  Further, Adam B. Cordover is an internationally-recognized leader in Collaborative Practice, a trainer who teaches other professionals how to help families Collaboratively, and author of an upcoming American Bar Association book on Collaborative Law.

Divorce Lawyer Reviews: “I felt empowered and more in control of my life and my divorce.”

November 16, 2016/0 Comments/in Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Process, Family Law News /by Adam

Divorce can be one of the most turbulent times in your life, and so it makes me feel good when I can help clients gain a sense of empowerment and stability.

Lawyer Adam Cordover | Lawyer Divorce

In a recent review on Avvo.com, a former client of mine discusses how our firm and the collaborative process helped her take back control of her life.

FLORIDA BAR NOTICE:  Please note that every case is different, and that you may not receive the same or similar results.

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Adoption Client Review: Very Professional and Precise

September 19, 2016/0 Comments/in Adoption, Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials //Tags: adoptionby Adam

An adoption client recently reviewed Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm on Avvo.com.

Lawyer Adam Cordover | Top Attorney Adoption

FLORIDA BAR DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.  You can find the review after the jump.

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Client Review: Keeping It Real In Divorce

August 22, 2016/0 Comments/in Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials //Tags: divorceby Adam

I recently was reviewed by a former client on the Facebook Page for Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm.  The client discusses the need to determine whether the style of an attorney you may use in your divorce is focused on encouraging fighting and earning the billable hour or encouraging collaboration and focusing on your family.

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Client Review: Collaborative Divorce Handled Efficiently and with Kindness

April 20, 2016/0 Comments/in Collaborative Divorce, Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials //Tags: collaborative attorney, collaborative divorce, collaborative family law, Collaborative Law, collaborative practiceby Adam

Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm strives to serve its clients with compassion and respect.  Especially when clients are facing the most difficult times, we are there to serve as a reliable and constructive resource.

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A client on Avvo.com recently reviewed her collaborative divorce experience.  You can find the review after the jump.

Please note that each case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.

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Adoption Client Review: Outstanding Lawyer

April 16, 2016/0 Comments/in Adoption, Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials //Tags: adoption, adoption attorney, Florida adoption, Tampa Bay Adoptionby Adam

An adoption client recently left a review of Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm on Avvo.com.

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As required by the Florida Bar, we note that each case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.

The review is reproduced below:

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Client Review: Stepparent Adoption & Name Change

April 8, 2016/0 Comments/in Adoption, Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials, Legal Name Change //Tags: adoption, adoption attorney, Florida adoption, stepchild adoption, stepparent adoption, Tampa Bay Adoptionby Adam

Whether we are handling a divorce, paternity, name change, or adoption matter, we treat our clients with care and respect to help them meet their goals.

I was recently reviewed on Avvo.com by a client in a stepparent adoption matter who discussed her experience.

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As I am required to note by the Florida Bar, please understand that every case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.  You can find the review after the jump:

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Divorce Lawyer Client Review: A Complicated Divorce Goes Collaborative

February 24, 2016/0 Comments/in Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Process, Family Law News, LGBT Family Law Matters //Tags: collaborative attorney, collaborative divorce, collaborative family law, Collaborative Law, collaborative practice, Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, gay and lesbian couples, gay and lesbian parents, gay marriage, gay marriage ban, gay rights, lesbian rights, LGBT family law, LGBT family law rights, same sex couples, same sex divorce, same sex marriage, Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce, Tampa Bay Collaborative Family Lawby Adam

Recently, I came across a very complicated divorce matter where two women had been battling in the court system for six years, even before the State of Florida recognized their marriage.  One of the women ended up firing her aggressive trial attorney and hiring me because I offered an alternative: collaborative divorce.  Once everyone agreed to stop fighting, we were able to reach an agreement within just a few months’ time.

Lawyer Adam Cordover | Top Attorney Divorce

That client, Pattie, recently wrote a touching review about my paralegal, Jennifer, and I at avvo.com.  You can find the review below.

As I am required to note by the Florida Bar, please understand that every case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.

The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover & Staff are amazing, professional caring people. Please know that I don’t mean for this review to be long or boring, my intent is to shed hope & shine light into your present life from my past experience and situation.

My situation was very complicated from the start being a same sex marriage which for years was not recognized in the State of Florida until January 2015 and two properties involved.

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Client Review: Name Change in Tampa Bay – Helpful and Thorough

November 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials, Legal Name Change /by Adam

A Tampa name change client of mine recently left a review of our legal services on Avvo.com.  You can find the testimonial after the jump.

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Client Review: Responsive and Affordable

September 10, 2015/0 Comments/in Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials //Tags: family lawby Adam

A Tampa Bay family law client of mine recently left a review of Family Diplomacy’s services on Avvo.com.  You can find the review after the jump.

FLORIDA BAR DISCLAIMER:  Please note that every case is different, and you may not receive the same or similar results.

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Cordover Receives 2015 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award

August 27, 2015/0 Comments/in Family Law News, Family Lawyer Reviews / Testimonials //Tags: contested divorceby Adam

Adam B. Cordover of Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm is now a recipient of Avvo.com’s 2015 Clients’ Choice Award.

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The Clients’ Choice Award is for those attorneys who receive at least five client reviews that each rate the attorney at 4 out of 5 stars or better.  In 2015, Adam B. Cordover has been rated on Avvo.com nine times, with each former client choosing 5 out of 5 stars.

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