Friday 26 August 2011

In The State Of Texas, Collaborative Divorce Is An Incredibly Viable Alternative To Traditionally Litigated Divorce

By Diane Martinez


Your younger sister has made it her business to point out -frequently and rather emphatically over the last two weeks- that your marriage was ill-advised from the start, and maybe she is right. You and your husband had very little in common even when you were dating, and what little there once was shrunk to virtually nothing at all in the years since you got married. It's not that he is a bad man, he's not. In fact, he's a fairly decent man. The problem is simply that you no more afford him what he needs in a partner than he does for you. You were each as foolish as the other to get married when you did.

Now it is time to move on. You told him last night that you planned to file for divorce and that you were going to be living with your sister until it was finally resolved. It was a bit of a scene, but in the end even he admitted that it was probably for the best. Truth be told, you were surprised at how well it worked out. Maybe a collaborative divorce will be possible after all.

##What is collaborative divorce?

If you are getting a divorce in the state of Texas, collaborative divorce is an alternative means of resolving a divorce without the need for traditional court litigation. In a collaborative divorce both parties are represented by their own lawyers, in order that their best interests are served, but both sides agree to work towards a negotiated settlement.

##Are there lots of Texas collaborative divorce attorneys?

In fact, collaborative divorce is a rising trend and so many of the divorce lawyers San Antonio law firms employ these days are trained in the practice of collaborative law.

##What are the advantages of collaborative divorce?

There are a number of benefits, as a matter of fact. Collaborative divorces are, by their collaborative nature, often resolved quicker than traditional divorces. As a result of the quicker resolution -not to mention the lack of court time- a collaborative divorce is often significantly less costly than a traditional divorce.

##How can I know if a Texas collaborative divorce is going to be practical for me?

Both parties certainly need to agree to the process, and the preliminary expectations cannot be too far apart or there is little or no chance of finding a middle ground. Other than that, so long as both sides enter into the process with a genuine desire to reach a settlement there should be no reason you cannot reap the benefits of the collaborative process.

If you are interested in the possibility of pursuing a collaborative divorce and you do not have have a solid lead on a good attorney, simply go online and Google "Collaborative family attorney San Antonio TX" to find an attorney or law firm capable of helping you.




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