Texas Negotiated Divorce Attorneys

One of the best strategies to achieve a successful divorce resolution out of court is to have an attorney on your side who understands your situation, your spouse, and your desired outcome. The best negotiators know how to anticipate, adapt, and customize their messages to achieve an optimal result. Negotiation is a skill, and it’s a skill that our experienced divorce lawyers have. 

On your part, it’s important to keep in mind that negotiation often takes compromise and an understanding of the mutual interests of both you and your spouse. Speak to your attorney about your highest-priority goals. Let your attorney know what issues you are flexible on and what issues you want to stand your ground on. Ask your attorney about how to negotiate based on interests versus positional bargaining. Without give and take, the divorce process will become drawn out and may eventually have to go to court. But with the right guidance, mindset, and focus, you can work with your attorney to achieve a divorce settlement agreement in Texas that is right for you and your family. 

A negotiated divorce is right for spouses who believe that a resolution can be reached without the interference of a judge. They may want to settle out of court to avoid a contentious divorce for the sake of their family, or they may be high-profile figures in the community and want to keep things private. No matter the motivation, a negotiated divorce is an excellent option for couples who want to settle their divorce without court involvement. 

Despite what you’ve seen in movies and heard from divorced friends, it is possible to split amicably from your spouse without court intervention. An out-of-court divorce agreement in Texas takes patience, communication, and compromise, but it is far from impossible.      

No. A Collaborative Divorce is authorized by statute and involves the spouses and lawyers signing an agreement committing not to go to court to resolve differences. In a successful Collaborative Divorce, the couple ultimately negotiates and agrees on all terms of their divorce settlement, but each spouse has a lawyer and other professionals to facilitate the process. A Negotiated Divorce is more informal and may or may not involve two lawyers or other support professionals.