Divorce Mediation Myths Not all divorces have to end in a drama filled trial with two divorce lawyers objecting and cross-examining the spouses on the most private details of their lives. Actually, more than 90% of divorces end in a settlement, an agreement between the two soon-to-be ex-spouses. Divorce attorneys know that agreements can happen [...]
4 Things to Know about A Flat Fee Divorce Four things to know about flat fees, fixed fees, and flat rate divorces before you get started in a divorce and before you sign a fee agreement with a divorce attorney. 1. No Surprise Fees or Costs When someone has a flat fee, a flat [...]
Divorces Settle Did you know the majority of divorce cases settle? Research reported from several sources shows that it’s estimated that 95% of divorces settle using some form of negotiation for resolving the divorce issues. Negotiations in divorce can happen using many different negotiation tools for conflicts and disputes. Negotiation and settlement agreements can happen [...]
No fault divorce No Fault Divorce What is No Fault Divorce? A Texas no fault divorce is a divorce that begins with the initial pleading that basically says the marriage relationship is over and there isn’t going to be a reconciliation, in legal divorce terminology. In Texas, it is enough to say that [...]
Divorce is a journey and you are navigating new territory with new information and speaking a language that you don't fully understand while experiencing one of the most stressful things in a human's life. You need a divorce map. What is a divorce map? As with any map, you know where you are now, and [...]
Texas Divorce Dispute Resolution Stage After you and your divorce attorney have all of the information that you need, or anticipate needing to make decisions in your Texas divorce, you may attempt to resolve your Texas divorce case and reach an agreement with the other side. There are several ways you might attempt to do [...]
Divorce Private Negotiations “Private Negotiations” in divorce are being talked about all over the place including the supermarket magazine headlines. The good news is that you can use private negotiation methods in your divorce. And, more good news for you, it probably won’t end up as a headline on a magazine at the store. But, [...]
Benefits of Divorce and Family Law Mediation Mediation isn’t always appreciated. Sometimes it’s seen as one of the stepsisters in Cinderella. I see it in my client’s eyes when I mention it as an alternative to trial or before a hearing or trial. I am a true fan of mediation. Mediation can be used in [...]
Despite divorce mediation's well-deserved reputation as a sensible alternative to fighting it out in court, we find that few people know very much about it. Mediation can be used in divorce mediation successfully. Read the full article...
Consider all of your options when you are in the middle of a family law case including trial/hearing, mediation, arbitration and collaborative law. Become knowledgeable on the methods and how they can work for you.