Collaborative Family Lawyers
Both mediation and collaborative divorce law allow couples the opportunity to settle their divorce-related legal matters cooperatively and outside of court. However, the processes are not the same. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
To find out more about collaborative law and mediation as alternatives to divorce litigation, contact the law office of Albin | Harrison | Roach in Plano, Texas.
Collaborative Law vs Mediation
The collaborative divorce law process is a unique way for parties to resolve their legal disputes. In mediation, parties are given a one-time opportunity to resolve their legal disputes before the case goes to trial. In a collaborative divorce case, parties abandon the traditional litigation model. Collaborative law is a stand-alone, structured process that allows parties to maintain control over the final result, all while minimizing the emotional and financial costs.
Parties involved in the collaborative divorce process — the divorcing spouses and lawyers — are motivated to succeed. With control over the final outcome, parties are encouraged to work cooperatively and focus on the end result. If either party withdraws from the process before matters are settled, both attorneys must also withdraw. The attorneys are prohibited from representing either party in the future.
Is Collaborative Law Right for Me?
Many people choose collaborative divorce law to avoid costly and contentious divorce litigation. However, the collaborative approach is not successful for every couple. To determine if your divorce-related matters — including child custody, property division, and alimony — can be settled through collaborative law, simply call or contact us.
