Affairs are one of the leading reasons sited for divorce. And while traditional divorce attorneys often tell clients that affairs are not appropriate cases for collaboration, the opposite is actually true. (In fact, a quick poll of the attorneys on this blog roll would confirm that most of their cases involve affairs.) Whether you’re the spouse who’s discovered the affair, or you’re the one who … [Read more...] about Collaborative Law and the Affair
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The Substance Abusing Spouse & Collaboration
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
Collaborative Divorce – Let the Conversation Begin
Collaborative Divorce Dallas is a group of Dallas area attorneys and neutral professionals in the areas of Mental Health and Finance. Our goal is to help divorcing families avoid the financial and emotional expense of a painful, protracted public fight. We strive to keep life decisions where they belong – with our clients, not the courts. Collaborative divorce is different from traditional … [Read more...] about Collaborative Divorce – Let the Conversation Begin