Questions & Answers
Q: I've been hearing about something called collaborative law as a better way to handle a divorce. Is it really better?
A: The short and simple answer is "Yes!!" Collaborative law is a dignified, cooporative process for resoluving family law cases. The Collaborative process puts control of the case into the hands of the divorcing couple and removes the divorce from the courtroom. With the assistance of the Collaborative team, the couple focuses on their interests or needs and they work together to find solutions to those interests.
Q: My ex and I are headed for an ugly custody battle. I'm afraid of what this fight will do to the kids.
A: Kids suffer through any divorce. Custody battles can do a lot of damage. Fortunately, Texas now has the Collaborative process. One member of the Collaborative team is a Communications Coach. This person is a trained, licensed therapist who doesn't do therapy, but will assit the couple in bettering their communication skills in regard to parenting the kids in a divorce situation. The collaborative process allows the divorcing couple to work together for the best interest of the kids. The couple, with team assistance, can create a visitation and support system that meets the kids schedules and needs rather than some generic plan imposed by a judge.
