What is a collaborative divorce?

A collaborative divorce is an alternative approach to ending a marriage in Texas. This approach is designed to avoid the court system and to help couples to work together to resolve their issues. In a collaborative divorce, both parties and their lawyers sign a written agreement called a Participation Agreement, which sets out the process that the parties and their lawyers have agreed upon for resolving their divorce. This process includes the use of collaborative techniques such as mediation, negotiation, and communication to reach a fair and equitable settlement. In addition, the parties and their lawyers agree to share all information openly and to commit to working cooperatively to resolve all issues. The process is designed to allow the couple to have an active role in determining a resolution to their divorce and to minimize any long-term negative impacts of the divorce. Collaborative divorces often take less time and cost less money than divorces that are litigated in court. Additionally, a collaborative divorce can allow couples to maintain healthier post-divorce relationships.

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