Houston Collaborative Law Attorney

Amicable Divorce Process

A more recent and unique approach toward amicable divorce is collaborative law. Collaborative law is based on an agreement between both parties and their attorneys to privately and amicably settle divorce issues outside of court. This method allows parties to have control over their divorce agreement in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

For more information about collaborative law and how this can help with your divorce process, contact the Law Offices of Judith E. Blanchard, P.C.. As a collaborative law attorney, I have been helping individuals and families since 1989 with their family law matters. Arrange a consultation with me to discuss your divorce and whether collaborative law is right for you.

What Is Collaborative Law?

Collaborative law is an ADR method that is geared toward nonlitigious divorce. In collaborative law, both parties and their attorneys sign an agreement to settle out of court. Professionals such as financial planners, estate planning consultants and mental health professionals are often brought into the forum to assist with decision making in certain aspects of the divorce. The commitment to settle out of court provides each party with peace of mind that the divorce will not become litigious.

Similar to mediation, collaborative law can be used to help resolve issues such as:

• Division of marital assets
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Modifications

Once the parties come to an agreement, it is filed with the court for approval. Keep in mind that if either party decides to drop out of the collaborative process, then both attorneys from both sides must drop out and are not allowed to represent in any subsequent litigation.

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