Collaborative Divorce

Fort Worth-Dallas Collaborative Law Attorney

While trials may be necessary in some divorces, often divorce and family law disputes can be resolved without going to court.

One method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)—collaborative law (also called collaborative practice)—allows divorcing spouses the opportunity to take direct ownership of the divorce process. In collaborative divorce, ownership of the divorce process lies in the hands of the people who have lived life together and who know the situation best, instead of in the hands of a lawyer or a judge.

Confidential ● Creative ● Considerate

Our experienced Tarrant County collaborative law attorneys assist informed clients facing divorce to achieve their goals and to obtain their best long-term results in a confidential, creative, and considerate manner without resorting to trial. We offer quality legal advice, knowledgeable guidance, and skilled representation. Contact us today to learn more.

Under a collaborative law agreement, spouses agree to not go to court to resolve their divorce. The goal in a collaborative divorce is to reach a settlement outside of court regarding such issues as child custody and visitation, parental rights and responsibilities, placement, child support, and marital property.

Collaborative divorce focuses on cost-effective, non-adversarial resolution. Its advantages include flexibility with rules and procedures, and creative solutions versus adherence to court schedules. Collaborative law also is private, allowing clients to keep their business out of the public forum.

Contact a Texas divorce lawyer at Schreier & Housewirth to learn whether collaborative divorce is the right option for you.