Family Law and the Collaborative ProcessBy Jenny L. Womack ©2006 Whether you have heard of collaborative law or not, it is certainly changing the practice of family law in Texas. In 2000, some of the top family lawyers in the state got together and decided litigation was not an effective way of handling family law disputes. |
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Divorce the Collaborative WayIn a collaborative divorce case, the divorcing couple does not have to strictly adhere to statutory guidelines for the division of property, child support, and visitation. As a result, the parties are free to craft agreements which fit the unique dynamics and resources of their restructured family. A collaborative divorce allows parents to recognize what is in the best interest of their children and to create and implement the best possible co-parenting relationship. In a collaborative divorce, you control the process and the result rather than leaving the outcome to a judge. |