The Splitting Syndrome in a divorce is a common problem in cases with successful people who tend to be Type-A personalities or somewhat domineering. Personality traits that make people successful in the business and professional world, such as taking control of a situation or not showing all their cards in a negotiation, are sometimes a problem in a relationship and are often a problem in a … [Read more...]
Managing Conflict and Resolving Disputes
Conflict management is key to resolving difficult disputes. Parties to a family law negotiation often become so focused on beating the other party that they lose sight of their most important goals. They also forget that their opponent has important goals and interests, too. Conflict management efforts can be intense, emotional and seemingly insurmountable in family law disputes between … [Read more...]
Bouschor Family Law Radio: Law Firm Awards
Welcome to another edition of Bouschor Family Law radio, with David Bouschor. David, today, we're talking about a designation, or recognition, that you and your office received recently as a Best Lawyer and a Best Law Firm. There are lots of recognitions out there, there's Super Lawyers, there's, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a number of things that you've received through the … [Read more...]
What Should You Know About Selecting an Impartial Dispute Resolution Facilitator (Mediator)?
Impartial Third Parties (Mediators) in Alternative Dispute Resolution Courts may refer a pending case to what is called Alternative Dispute Resolution. A neutral and specially trained facilitator (also called a Mediator) will be appointed by the Court to assist the parties in to try to resolve their case without a trial. To be appointed in this role, the Mediator must meet some qualifications … [Read more...]
Staying Out of Court During a Legal Dispute
When most people think about a divorce or a probate case the first thing that comes to mind is that the case will go to court. They assume that a judge or jury will hear the case and render a verdict. But in Texas, the policy is to encourage the peaceable resolution of disputes, with special consideration given to disputes involving the parent-child relationship. This includes the mediation of … [Read more...]
Texas Collaborative Divorce: Information Disclosure and Effect of Agreement
There are many benefits to divorcing couples who choose to use the Collaborative Divorce Process. Those benefits begin with an agreement to not go to court--not going to court can result in cost savings to the divorcing couple versus having a full-blown litigated trial before a judge or jury. Disclosure of Information During the Collaborative Divorce process, each party is required to informally … [Read more...]
Grey Divorce: Separate vs. Community Property
What is Grey Divorce? With a demographic trend of an increased divorce rate among the “Baby Boomers,” the ability of a law firm to recognize and properly handle the special issues in a “Grey Divorce” is imperative in obtaining a good result. Property matters are one of the primary issues in a Grey Divorce. The Grey Divorce is one that occurs in marriages of people who are over 50 years of age, … [Read more...]
Getting Started with the Collaborative Divorce Process
The Collaborative Divorce process is an excellent way to handle most divorce cases. The process is private, puts the interests of children at the forefront, and creates a negotiated settlement between the divorcing spouses that focuses on the interests of both parties. Before the Collaborative Divorce process is started, a Collaborative Divorce participation agreement must be signed by the … [Read more...]
How to Get Divorced Without Ruining Your Life
What is Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative Divorce is a process in which divorcing parties work though the issues of their case using a method known as “interest-based negotiation,” which enables spouses to formulate agreements that focus on their most important individual and mutual goals. It is a settlement process that focuses on helping couples and their families find their way to … [Read more...]
What is a Collaborative Divorce?
Interest-Based Negotiations Collaborative divorce is a process which involves a team of professionals to assist you in the divorce process. The state of Texas is a leader in the collaborative divorce process, and David Bouschor, as a member of Denton County Collaborative Professionals and Collaborative Divorce Texas, (and as a Board Member of CDT) is an experienced collaborative … [Read more...]
