Insights about alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation and collaborative family law.

What Are My Options For Divorce?

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court and having a judge decide the issues. The reality is that most divorce cases don’t have to go to court and that there are better ways to handle your divorce.  In going to court, the result is completely out of your control and completely in the judge’s hands or, in certain cases, the jury. No matter how strong your case, how good your facts, or how much you think the [...]

By |2024-01-02T12:25:04-06:00November 6, 2023|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: |

How Do You Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce?

Telling your spouse that you want a divorce is hard. You may not want to face them.  You may not want to look them in the eye. You may not want them looking you in the eyes and asking you, “Why?”. In the long run, having a formal conversation is better for the divorce process and your post-divorce life than just being served with a divorce lawsuit. Many people tell their spouse that they want a divorce by sitting down at the kitchen table [...]

By |2024-01-02T12:25:05-06:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , |

Tips For Managing Conflict During Your Divorce

You are at one of the worst points in your life when you are going through a divorce.  As a result, conflict is inevitable. You want one thing in the divorce settlement, but your spouse wants something else. That kind of conflict is normal. When the conflict colors every aspect of the case it can become problematic. Putting the Kids First When there are children in a marriage, it is important to focus on decisions that are in the children’s best interest. While it [...]

By |2024-01-02T12:25:06-06:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Children & Family, Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , , |

What Are My Options For Divorce?

Most people think that the only way to get divorced is by going to court and having a judge decide the issues. The reality is that most divorces don’t have to go to court and that there are better ways to handle your divorce because the traditional litigated divorce is always going to have a degree of uncertainty. In a court, the result is completely out of your control and completely in the judge’s hands. No matter how strong your case is, how good [...]

By |2024-01-02T12:25:06-06:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , , |

Family Law mediator – an opportunity to reduce unnecessary divorce litigation

The role of Family Law mediator continues to grow in Texas Family Law Courts. Virtually all family courts in Harris and surrounding counties now require mediation prior to temporary hearings where the custody of children is in dispute, as well as prior to final trials.

By |2021-11-26T08:21:08-06:00November 21, 2011|Categories: Divorce Alternatives|Tags: , , |
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