COLLABORATIVE LAW
Houston Collaborative Family Law Attorneys
Many people wish to avoid litigation in divorce, and rightly so. Traditional courtroom litigation can be an emotionally trying, expensive, and a time-consuming process.
For people who wish to take a different path in divorce, collaborative law may be an appropriate alternative. Through collaborative law, parties can settle divorce-related matters out of court while each being represented by a knowledgeable attorney.
To find out more about collaborative law, call 218.359.0100 or contact our Kingwood office online.
How Does Collaborative Law Work?
Each party must agree to settle the divorce through collaborative law before beginning. Each spouse is represented by a lawyer who has specialized training in dispute resolution using cooperative methods.
The parties meet in multiple sessions to discuss divorce-related issues. Throughout the collaborative divorce, the attorneys representing the individual parties guide the process and encourage a comprehensive settlement through open and honest communication.
The Benefits of Collaborative Law
Most people facing divorce are unaware that they have options other than litigation. While litigation can be a costly, long, and emotionally-charged process, collaborative divorce offers the following benefits:
| More control — Parties work directly with their individual attorneys to settle a divorce. In litigation, a judge makes the final determination. |
| Less impact on children — Children are often traumatized by litigation. In collaborative law, each parent has the ability to make decisions to minimize the impact on each child involved. |
| More privacy — Court papers are public record. Collaborative law is a private process, and most documents are not publically recorded. |
| Quicker and less expensive — In most cases, collaborative law is faster and less expensive than litigation. |
Collaborative law can also be used to make child custody and child support determinations.
To find out how we can help you finalize your divorce through collaborative law, contact us by calling 218.359.0100.