COLLABORATIVE
LAW
Experience
shows us that the adversarial process, which is central to our
judicial system, provides a very ineffective way of dealing with
divorce and custody issues. Often, clients who are already under
a great deal of stress find themselves caught up in a process
which actually encourages animosity and an us versus them attitude.
Litigants often feel helpless and out of control. Simple decisions
become complex, as hard feelings escalate. All too often, everyone
loses.
Collaborative Law is a way of handling
divorce and custody cases whereby attorneys for both parties to
a dispute agree to assist their clients in resolving conflict
and reaching agreement using cooperative strategies rather than
adversarial techniques and litigation. The attorneys, by agreement
with their clients, are disqualified from participating in any
ensuing adversarial proceedings, and will withdraw from their
representation in such an event. The collaborative process can
save time and money. More importantly, it allows the parties involved
to forge their own unique solutions to their problems; to divide
their lives, without tearing them apart.
In 2001, Texas became the first State to formally
recognize the collaborative process with the passage of HB
1363. This legislation amends the Texas Family Code to provide
specific procedures to facilitate the collaborative process. If
you would like more information on this new and exciting alternative
to traditional divorce and custody litigation, please contact
us.
For
more information, please contact us in person, by telephone, or
by email. We look forward to working with you.
FALCO & FALCO
Attorneys at Law
400 East Washington Avenue, Suite 301
Navasota, Texas 77868
(936) 825-6533
