#9 - Divorce without Drama and the Collaborative Law Process

SUMMARY Portia Scott Esq. is the President of the Treasure Coast Collaborative Law Group. Portia will answer the who, what, why, how, and where questions about divorce and collaborative Law. It may be an easier, faster, cheaper way to manage your divorce. She will also discuss how long and how much the cost will be compared to if you don’t use collaborative law. ------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS [00:54] Susan introduces Portia Scott and her career path to collaborative law. [06:00] Portia describes the collaborative law process in detail. [24:44] Portia lists all the pros of being collaborative certified lawyer and how beneficial it is to have a lawyer that is collaborative certified. [32:14] Portia talks about how long it takes to go through a divorce when using the collaborative method. [38:51] Portia shares why she believes collaborative law is so important. [43:18] Portia compares regular and collaborative lawyers and shows why one is better than the other. [51:19] How can you get a collaborative lawyer and start the process? ------------------------------ QUOTES 5:28 “One of my passions is the elder law practice, and so I deal with old people all the time and I love old people. They have the best stories!” 8:26 “Why would I give up my skills, knowing what the rules of evidence are, knowing what is objectionable or what is not, you know, that's my, that's my theater. I'm in the courtroom. All eyes are on me. I can grab the attention anytime I want by standing up and saying Objection!” 24:30 “I want to mock the work. It's not healthy. It's not correct. It's not the way that we as adults and lawyers should be helping people through the divorce process.” 40:51  “I do think eventually everybody's going to be collaborative. I think everyone is going to recognize that this is essential to maintaining our civilization on a generational basis.” 51:42  “Google collaborative law and read at least three or four articles on it, because there are different approaches, but they all are going towards the same thing. So do your homework and research what it is, there are resources available.” ------------------------------ RESOURCES Portia Scott: (772)-287-0096 Treasure Coast Collaborative Law Group: https://www.tcclg.com/ Martin County Bar Association: https://www.martincountybar.org/ Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals: https://www.collaborativepracticeflorida.com/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/collaborative-process/ https://www.thechesnuttlawfirm.com/family-law-processes/