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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Settling Guardianship Disputes with the Collaborative ProcessGuardianship issues are not always straight forward but they are always sensitive situations. Adult siblings may not agree with how to manage the care for their aging parent or divorced parents may not agree on how to care for their incapacitated adult child. The collaborative process allows for open communication between both parties and focuses on crafting an agreement that is mutually agreeable and in the best interest of the ward in question. With the aid of their attorneys and neuatral communication coaches and finanical experts, both parties can come together to reach an agreement. The collaborative process allows parties a chance to rebuild trust and to focus on the best interests of the ward. |