There Is a Better Way
Collaborative Divorce Lawyers in Denton, Texas
We all know someone who suffered through a nasty open divorce battle. (Perhaps you still have a bitter taste from your own first divorce.) The attorneys of Coorpender & Ramirez invite you to explore collaborative law to work out your property settlement and child custody arrangements.
We serve clients throughout Denton County and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Call 940-321-0265 for more information in a free consultation.
What Is Collaborative Family Law?
Collaborative law is a solution-minded process that allows you to maintain your dignity in divorce without sacrificing your best interests. It is a "big picture" approach that considers the long-term implications and avoids the adversarial aspects of litigation or traditional negotiation. The goal is a fair and practical divorce agreement, a peaceful ongoing relationship between you and your spouse and an environment of stability and love for your children.
A Commitment to Work It Out
In collaborative divorce, you each are represented by an attorney who will protect your interests and advise you. However, you and your lawyers sign an agreement not to litigate. Without the legal maneuvering to hedge against a court battle, everything is on the table. In this atmosphere, you can fully commit to workable agreements regarding:
Professional Help
Since there is no formal discovery, we bring in independent financial experts for guidance in dividing assets fairly and determining appropriate support. We also use mental health professionals who serve as "communication coaches." They help resolve issues that stand in the way of an agreement and lay the groundwork for a new relationship and family structure after the divorce decree.
The benefits of collaborative law far outweigh the additional cost of experts, and it's still much less expensive than litigation. The only catch is that you must both be dedicated to a peaceful resolution. In the rare event you are unable to come to terms, we are ethically bound to step aside — you would each have to hire new lawyers to go to court.
Coorpender & Ramirez has a high success rate in collaborative divorce. Robert Ramirez is a certified mediator and has trained extensively in this win-win process through the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. When you arrange a free in-office consultation, we give you a book about collaborative family law to help you prepare for this satisfying alternative to traditional divorce litigation.
