Achieving Family Law Solutions in a Dignified, Private Setting
Collaborative law is the 21st century's cutting-edge alternative method to resolving disputes without the use of a judge, jury or even a courtroom. This unique approach allows the parties and their respective attorneys to meet privately to work through and resolve every detail of a divorce or family dispute quickly, cost-effectively and in a dignified manner.
During this process, a full range of neutral professionals — including communication coaches, financial consultants, estate planning professionals and many others — may be called upon if needed to provide information and options for specific situations. Once a final agreement is negotiated, the lawyers for each side jointly draft the agreement and file it with the appropriate court for approval.
Several of the family law attorneys at Albin, Yates, Balius & Roach in Plano are trained and experienced in the collaborative law approach:
- Partner Marissa Balius
Our firm believes strongly in the value of resolving family law disputes through collaborative law, and in using this approach when appropriate.
To learn more about the Collaborative Process click here to watch a video that shows the various stages of the process a couple goes through when they choose a Collaborative divorce.
How Does Collaborative Law Differ From Mediation?
Collaborative law is a fundamentally unique way to resolve legal disputes. Whereas mediation gives parties who are trapped in contested litigation with a one-time opportunity to resolve the suit before proceeding to trial, a collaborative divorce case functions completely outside the traditional litigation model. It is a stand-alone, structured process that empowers the parties to keep control over the outcome while minimizing both the emotional and financial costs.
In addition, collaborative law is designed to keep everyone motivated to succeed — even the lawyers. How? If either party withdraws from the process prematurely, then both lawyers must also withdraw, and they are prohibited from representing either party in the subsequent litigation.
Is collaborative law right for me?
Practice and Contact Information
Our firm uses the collaborative law process to resolve a variety of family law issues:
- Divorce
- Child custody
- Property division
- Modifications
To learn more about this method of resolving disputes or to schedule an initial consultation with an attorney, simply call or contact a collaborative lawyer online. We represent clients in Collin County, Denton County, and throughout North Texas.
Divorce-related topics of interest include:
Divorce | Child Custody | Child Support | Modifications and Enforcement | Premarital Agreements | Mediation | Collaborative Law | FAQ: Family Law and Divorce
Conveniently located in Collin County.
Plano: 214.705.2840
