Bartonville / Lantana Divorce Lawyers
Need to know the difference between traditional litigation vs. collaborative law? Are you thinking about mediation? Read more on the difference options you have to finalize your divorce.
Mediation:
Mediation is a process whereby the parties in a civil lawsuit, including divorce cases, can meet in the privacy of the office of a neutral person, called a mediator, who is experienced in the art of negotiation whose job is to facilitate an amicable and fair settlement between the parties in lieu of a traditional trial setting. The process is almost always much less expensive than traditional litigation.
In a divorce, there are a number of issues the parties must address in order to get the Court to issue them a Divorce Decree. During mediation, whatever the nature of the issue, each issue is addressed, one at a time, by the mediator until all issues have been covered and the couple has made agreements, decisions or disclosures that are acceptable and fair to each other.
Once the overall agreement is reached by the parties, the parties and/or their attorneys draft a Mediated Settlement Agreement which is binding and enforceable as a contract.
Marci Martinez is qualified to conduct private mediations in family law and civil litigation issues. Please contact our office for further information regarding rates and to schedule your mediation.
Bartonville / Lantana Adoption Lawyers:
Are you married and your spouse would like to adopt your child(ren) by way of a stepparent adoption? Have you recently returned from a foreign country with your child, and need to have a re-adoption or recognition of foreign decree completed? Or, have you identified a birth mother and need representation for a private adoption? The O’Connell Law Firm has helped many families in their adoptions. Read more about our adoption services.
Bartonville / Lantana Child Custody and Child Support Lawyers:
Are you worried about how a divorce might affect your kids? Collaborative law may have be a great choice for you. Are you wondering how to work out your possession schedule and your child’s school schedule? One of our lawyers can talk about how this works with the Texas Family Code Standard Possession and give you more information. Do you need an attorney to represent you in a paternity suit or enforce child support? Are you wanting to obtain physical custody of your child? Contact the O’Connell Law Firm to schedule a time to talk through your questions.
Flexible Payment Arrangements:
The O’Connell Law Firm strives to accommodate the needs of each client. We offer discounted initial consultations and fixed fee as well as traditional plans. Jill will discuss fees as well as flexibility to accommodate your financial needs. The O’Connell Law Firm offers FREE 15 minute introductory consultations.
CONTACT A LAWYER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR DIVORCE, ADOPTION OR FAMILY LAW ISSUE.
940-497-5454
The O’Connell Law Firm focused on family issues including divorce, agreed divorce, child support, child custody, stepparent adoption, recognition of foreign adoption, collaborative law, and modifications for residents of Bartonville / Lantana, Texas and surrounding communities including within the 76226 zip code.
