Fresh Start

Ruth and Michael Harshman are in the niche business of helping the almost divorced shift into their new phase in life in a low-cost, low-stress way.

The couple's new firm is Lakewood Ranch-based Fair Divorce. It offers mediation for couples, and, if necessary, it will navigate the Byzantine document preparation process required under Florida law for a non-contested divorce. The business, says Michael Harshman, attempts to blend mediation, law and psychology to arrive at an amicable result under trying circumstances.

“We see a lot of couples tired of living together,” Ruth Harshman says. “While some companies offer a service simply to process divorce paperwork, at Fair Divorce we offer an added benefit by helping people resolve their issues and come to an agreement that works for everyone.”