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Jody L. Johnson

Why Do I Need to Have Empathy in Divorcing My Partner

January 7, 2019 By Jody L. Johnson

Empathy means you understand what someone is going through. Not that you sympathize or agree with them. Having empathy for your partner starting at the beginning of the divorce process can make all the difference in the world. It helps lead to a divorce in which both partners are “satisfied” with the outcome. It means less conflict and cost. Stepping into the shoes of the other person … [Read more...] about Why Do I Need to Have Empathy in Divorcing My Partner

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Advocacy in the Collaborative Process

April 26, 2018 By Jody L. Johnson

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What does Advocacy Look Like for the Attorney in the Collaborative Divorce Process? Litigation and Collaborative Divorce models both involve significant negotiation. Most litigation cases end in a negotiated settlement prior to trial, but the negotiation is frequently under the pressure of looming deadlines, such as temporary hearings, depositions and other discovery deadlines, mediation, and the … [Read more...] about Advocacy in the Collaborative Process

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What does Advocacy Look Like for the Attorney in the Collaborative Divorce Process?

April 26, 2017 By Jody L. Johnson

Litigation and Collaborative Divorce models both involve significant negotiation. Most litigation cases end in a negotiated settlement prior to trial, but the negotiation is frequently under the pressure of looming deadlines, such as temporary hearings, depositions and other discovery deadlines, mediation, and the trial date. The court system is in control, negotiation feels pressured, and it may … [Read more...] about What does Advocacy Look Like for the Attorney in the Collaborative Divorce Process?

Filed Under: Blog, Mental Health Issues, No Case too Complex

What Exactly Is a “Collaborative Divorce Professional”?

March 22, 2017 By Jody L. Johnson

Good question. Over the past few years, over countless hours, Texas proudly becomes the first state to develop a methodology for recognizing collaborative professionals who have attained the highest standards of collaborative practice.  The focus of the work has been to offer the public a peer-recognized means for evaluating the skill set of collaborative professionals to help potential clients … [Read more...] about What Exactly Is a “Collaborative Divorce Professional”?

Filed Under: Benefits of Team Approach, Blog, Collaborative Conversation

The Substance Abusing Spouse & Collaboration

July 27, 2009 By Jody L. Johnson

There are lots of lawyers who will tell clients it’s not possible to have a Collaborative Divorce with an active alcoholic or drug user spouse. And although such cases present special challenges, they’re also an opportunity to protect children and actually retain more control over outcomes than litigation produces. Here’s why – 1. Texas law mandates parenting time for with minimum … [Read more...] about The Substance Abusing Spouse & Collaboration

Filed Under: Blog, No Case too Complex

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How Collaborative Law Differs from Mediation

July 16, 2017 By Carie Silvestri

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Critics of collaborative divorce argue that the majority of cases settle before trial anyway, often at mediation, so why risk having to withdraw from the case if a settlement is not reached?  Why … [Read More...]

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