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Collaborative Family Law

Austin Collaborative Family Law Attorney

Collaborative law is focused around the understanding that the best interests of all parties in a family law dispute such as a divorce, are better served by agreeing to avoid litigation. As a means of dispute resolution, collaborative law relies on using open, honest communication in a team approach to resolving such issues as property, custody, support and other divorce matters.

Family law attorney David Todd serves as a client's attorney on the team, providing them with the sound legal advice they need to make more informed decisions about their future. Along with other professionals such as therapists, financial planners, real estate agents and others, he assists clients in taking a comprehensive approach to resolving their disputes in a manner that is amicable and fair. Contact us to lean how you can benefit from this potentially healthier way to resolve your divorce and family law concerns.

Advantages of Collaborative Law

At The Todd Law Firm, we represent clients throughout the Austin area and surrounding central Texas counties in this non-confrontational approach to divorce. Rather than fall victim to bitter and contentious litigation common in a traditional divorce, couples and their lawyers contractually agree to sit down in a non-litigious team environment offering many advantages of mutual benefit to themselves, such as:

• Staying out of court
• Using respectful negotiation
• Taking control of their decisions
• Focused on finding solutions
• Safe, dignified environment
• Privacy and confidentiality
• Potentially less time and expense than going to trial

Many couples find a divorce easier to handle through collaborative law. Issues such as child custody and parenting time, asset division, spousal support and others can be agreed upon without the usual animosity. The collaborative process is often less stressful for a couple and their children. It can produce fair results since everyone has the same information and nothing happens unless there is agreement on any issue. The goal is to get through a divorce with the least damage possible, and a couple can always pursue litigation later if they feel the collaboration process is not working out for them. There are special conditions related to collaborative law, and it may not be appropriate in every case. Contact us today to see if you case might benefit from this collaborative approach.

Texas Divorce and Family Law Guide

Though not all family law concerns need a lawyer to resolve, it makes sense to protect yourself with good information before you consult with anyone. Order David Todd's special report (free to Texas residents):

FREE Texas Divorce And Family Law Guide
What You Should Know Before You Call an Attorney

This guide helps dispel some common myths about divorce in Texas regarding marital assets, child custody and support, adoption, paternity, and other family law issues. We urge you to protect your interests by understanding what steps to take, some common mistakes to avoid, and how to select the right lawyer should you need one.

If you decide you want an attorney, contact us to schedule a consultation with a skilled collaborative family law attorney. Whether you choose collaborative law, mediation or litigation to resolve your divorce or family law matters, attorney David Todd has the experience you need to help you decide which process is right for you.