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Divorce Strategy

Divorce Strategy

How to think about timing, leverage, and the order of operations before and during a Florida divorce.

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Compare the five engagements

One consultation, five paths.

Every engagement begins with a 60-minute private video consultation — flat fee $695. At the consultation I tell you which engagement fits and what it will cost. The $695 is credited in full toward any retainer signed and paid within 48 hours.

Comparison of the five Carolan Family Law Firm engagements, in order: Presuit Negotiation, Presuit Mediation, Private Counsel, Second Opinion, and Prenups & Postnups.

Presuit Negotiation

Presuit Mediation

Private Counsel

Second Opinion

Prenups & Postnups

Fee$4,500 to $12,500$1,495 / 2 hoursFrom $2,500/mo$3,500 to $12,500 (Bespoke custom)From $5,500
Counsel of record / roleRepresents one partyNeutral — represents neitherBehind-the-scenes — never counsel of recordIndependent reviewer — never counsel of recordDrafting / review — advisory only
Court appearancesNoNoNoNoNo
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Document preparation, where pleadings are required for Presuit Negotiation or Private Counsel, is a flat $1,500 in addition to the engagement fee. Court filing fees are set by and paid directly to the Clerk of Court.