Divorce is notorious for being a messy and emotional process. Many couples in Texas fight bitterly over assets and parenting matters. They spend weeks preparing for court and hours presenting their side of the situation to a family law judge. Those efforts often have...
Collaborative Divorce
2 ways a mediated divorce can benefit your children
If you have children, then divorce will impact more than just you and your spouse. That’s not to say that it isn’t the most suitable solution to your situation, but it’s important to be tactful. Previously, divorce had been thought of as an adversarial process where...
Are you and your spouse good candidates for collaborative divorce?
When you married, you hoped to spend the rest of your life with your spouse. But, for better and for worse, some marriages do not last a lifetime. If you have resolved to end your marriage through divorce, one of the options you may want to consider is collaborative...
How do we make collaborative divorce work?
A litigated divorce can be messy and stressful. And this explains why more and more divorcing couples are opting for alternatives like collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce offers several benefits for divorcing couples. However, for collaborative divorce to...
Mediated divorce: 2 tips for success
Mediation can be an effective tool when resolving various aspects of the divorce. Unlike a litigated divorce (where the court assumes full control of the process), mediation allows the divorcing couple to take charge of their divorce and agree on various issues with...
Collaboration helps you secure specific divorce goals
Perhaps you inherited the family ranch, and you desperately want to retain ownership of the property and control over the business operations. Maybe you belong to a minority religion and feel very strongly about retaining the legal custody rights to raise your...
2 questions to ask yourself before starting a collaborative divorce
Ending a marriage or a long-term relationship can be a daunting experience. If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage one of the concerns you might have is how the divorce will impact your children, finances and emotional health. If you are looking for...
Are you a good candidate for a collaborative divorce?
When you go into divorce proceedings expecting a messy battle, that is likely exactly what you will get. People filing for divorce can become their own worst enemies when they establish unrealistic expectations, demand extreme concessions and turn their divorce into a...
What do you need to know before starting divorce mediation?
Of all the options for alternative dispute resolution during a divorce, mediation is arguably the most popular and the most effective. It gives the spouses the opportunity to take control over what matters the most to them and keeps the entire process private. ...
Collaborating can make a difference in your divorce case
If you are trying to divorce and want to save both time and money, it may be beneficial to have a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce is one where you and your spouse work together to determine the outcome of important issues, like custody and parenting...