Deciding to end a marriage is not easy, but when couples do make the decision, their aim is to work out a settlement agreement that suits their individual and mutual aims while dealing with one another respectfully. When there are children involved, it is even more important to be able to deal with one another amicably and create a settlement that will advance the children’s best interests as … [Read more...]
Role of mental health professionals in collaborative law divorce
One of the advantages of opting for a collaborative law divorce in Texas is the divorce team available to the couple that has decided to end their marriage. Neutral experts who are trained in collaborative law join the process to assist in making important decisions regarding financial and custodial settlements. Mental health professionals are part of these teams from the onset, and meet with the … [Read more...]
Collaborative law divorce more effective than traditional
Every family is unique; income levels, personal situations and the reasons that they decide to put an end to a marriage, are different for every couple in Texas. However, when these couples end up in court during the divorce process because they were unable to agree on property division or child custody on their own, they may find that the orders do not suit their individual circumstances; they … [Read more...]
Does a collaborative law approach differ from a traditional one?
It is generally not easy for couples in Texas to decide that they want to put an end to their marriages and when they think about the amount of time they might have to spend in courts in pursuit of their divorces, it seems like an additional headache. In addition to this, it is possible that an amicable relationship between the divorcing couple is affected by the bitterness that sometimes … [Read more...]
How can a collaborative law divorce benefit Texans?
When Dallas couples think of divorce, their minds may flash to acrimonious courtroom scenes that leave emotions and wallets in tatters. However, a divorce does not always have to leave parties feeling bitter and resentful towards each other. A collaborative law divorce provides an alternative by helping the parties involved reach a settlement that helps ensure everyone is able to live the best … [Read more...]
What is collaborative law?
With the divorce rate on the rise in the country, it may come as no surprise to Dallas residents that people are trying to come up with ways to make the emotionally difficult time easier for all the parties, especially if there are children involved. There are a few ways couples can approach the divorce process - litigation, mediation and collaborative law. Even though mediation law and … [Read more...]
Wife ends up paying for disparaging comments against ex-husband
When a couple first marries, they pledge to love one another and fight together through the good and bad. In the U.S., roughly 50 percent of these couples won’t make it and, for some couples, the decision to divorce brings out the worse in both former spouses. Many Dallas residents likely know a former couple or have read about a former couple whose divorce was extremely contentious. Any … [Read more...]
The benefits of taking a break prior to filing for divorce
Every marriage goes through its ups and downs. In cases where a marriage is dominated by conflict and unhappiness, some couples choose to take a break and physically separate for a time. Time spent apart often provides clarity related to why a marriage isn’t working and can help spouses make decisions that will ultimately benefit both moving forward. While it may seem contrary, in … [Read more...]
Hope for couples seeking a peaceful end to their marriage
The divorce process can be difficult, emotionally and financially draining and combative. Even in cases where spouses both agreed divorce was the best option and the split was relatively amicable, things can quickly sour when the courts get involved. Suddenly, the individual with whom an individual previously shared everything is unwilling to share anything. When the divorce process becomes … [Read more...]
Collaborative law divorces offer dignity through the process
Getting a divorce is something that is usually associated with lengthy legal battles that can turn ugly. A collaborative divorce, however, is one in which both parties work together with experts to divide assets and come up with ways to care for the needs of children. Texas residents might be interested to learn exactly how this type of divorce works. In order for a collaborative divorce to be … [Read more...]