Collaborative Law

Couples with young children typically have more challenging and intense divorces than those who only have to worry about property division matters. In Texas, parents generally have an obligation to their children that they will have to continue fulfilling until the...

As the name suggests, a collaborative divorce involves working with your ex to negotiate a settlement when the marriage ends. It is a better way of settling a divorce rather than subjecting yourselves to a court process that can be lengthy, expensive and...

Divorces are usually not something that people envision when they get married, but divorce is a reality for many marriages in Texas. People often times envision divorce as a messy process that will end up costing them a lot of money. However, this does not need to be...

When people decide to divorce in Texas, there is generally some level of conflict present. There is a reason that the couple is getting a divorce and are no longer together. Therefore, there are bound to be some disagreements along the way as they try and separate...

Deciding to end a Texas marriage is a difficult one for couples to make, and for many, it is just the beginning of the process -- between property distribution, child support and alimony disputes, the divorce process can be lengthy and emotionally draining. This is...

Television and movies probably leave you with the idea that divorces can take months or even years to finalize. In some ways, popular portrayals are correct. But there are strategies you can use to speed up your divorce. This post will go over those strategies.Before...

Many of those in the greater Austin, Texas, area who follow this blog probably already know that collaborative law involves a lot of negotiation in child support, divorce and child custody matters. The idea of the collaborative process is, after all, to encourage...

Collaborative law is an up-and-coming alternative to traditional divorce litigation and court proceedings. As discussed in a previous post, there are many benefits to collaborative divorce; it allows you to talk through the issues with your spouse and to (hopefully)...

Collaborative law is a harmonious way to divorce someone but it isn't the only way, nor necessarily the best way. Collaborative law is a form of negotiated divorce in which both parties retain attorneys and try to work together toward a mutual divorce. But, the...