Plano Divorce Lawyers Blog

Just as families are typically more satisfied with a custom-built home as opposed to a cookie-cutter model, the collaborative divorce process allows divorcing couples to create a custom-made solution for their family. Divorce is never easy, particularly when children are involved. However, if the parties going through a divorce can take a step back and approach the transition of their family with courtesy and respect, the children, and the family, will be much better off.

Enter the collaborative divorce process. Lisa Marquis of Easley & Marquis, PLLC, has been handling Collin County collaborative divorces for almost ten years. While the process took a while to gain popularity in Plano and surrounding communities, it has picked up momentum in the last few years. Most collaborative attorneys in Collin County prefer to use the team approach whereby the parties and their respective attorneys use the specialized assistance of financial and mental health professionals to create their custom-made parenting plan and property settlement.

A collaborative divorce that Lisa recently handled involved a child who was battling cancer. The parents were able to create a custom-made parenting plan that took into consideration the ages of their children, their respective job obligations, as well as the special medical needs of one of the children. Having a sick child can bring stress and strain to an otherwise healthy marriage. Imagine the stress that it can bring to an already strained relationship. While the collaborative divorce process cannot remove all of the pain of a divorce, it can provide the divorce couple with tools for having an effective, healthy co-parenting relationship after a divorce.

Couples who are considering divorce who want to maintain their privacy and want a creative, custom-made solution for their family after divorce should consult with a collaborative divorce attorney, such as Lisa Marquis with Easley & Marquis, PLLC to find out all of their options and whether the collaborative process is the best solution for their family.