Can Collaborative Law Work for Your Situation?
Guardianship • Probate • Business Disputes
Collaborative law is most often employed in the context of divorce and child custody, but is adaptable to nearly any legal dispute.
Contact attorneys Robert Ramirez and Laura Ramirez today at 940-321-0265 to explore a collaborative approach to your unique situation. We serve individuals, families and businesses in Denton County and the across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Collaboration is a formal process that aims for amicable solutions to complex and emotionally charged issues. We often bring in financial and mental health professionals to get to the core of disputes and explore workable alternatives to a courtroom battle. What makes it work is a written agreement not to litigate* — forcing both sides to commit to finding a solution.
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Scenarios in Collaborative Law
- Guardianship — Two adult siblings each believe they are better qualified to take care of their elderly parent declining into dementia. Similar to a divorce or custody dispute, there are issues of control over money matters and what's best for Mom or Dad. There may be worries about depleting family assets or arguments about assisted living versus nursing home care. Collaborative law focuses on shared responsibility and rebuilding trust to serve the best interests of all involved.
- Probate — An adult child was left out of the will or believes that a brother, sister or family friend exerted undue influence to get a bigger share of the inheritance. Sibling rivalries and old hurt feelings surface and threats of lawsuits fly. We consider the family dynamics in helping craft a solution.
- Business Law — Your company is embroiled in a contract dispute or a dispute with a current or former employee. Litigation may be cost-prohibitive. Arbitration is cheaper but neither party is likely to be happy with the judge's ruling. Collaboration cuts to the heart of the issue to find a give-and-take solution that serves your business interests in a way that is acceptable to both sides.
Robert Ramirez is trained in collaborative law and mediation. Laura Ramirez has a background in nursing and health care administration in addition to her practice in guardianship, probate and family law. Contact us for a free initial consultation to explore collaboration as an alternative method of resolving your dispute.
* If you cannot reach an agreement, your collaborative law attorneys cannot represent you in litigation — you would have to hire other counsel to go to court.
