If you’re reading this article, chances are that you and your partner have decided to divorce and you are wondering how to tell your children with the least amount of upset possible. While your pre-schooler may not have ever heard of the word divorce and probably will not have any idea what this means, your school-age child will more than likely understand that this means the ending of their parents’ marriage. Regardless of their age, your children will have questions and may experience some … [Read more...]

Many parents get stuck arguing about Custody and Visitation. That is probably no surprise. It’s a difficult time for everyone. Usually one or both parties are feeling hurt or betrayed. They are in the midst of a great change and loss. Their financial and emotional resources are low. And the topic is perhaps the most sensitive topic for any parent - it’s about providing for their children and protecting them from the worst part of the family’s reorganization. It is actually amazing that more … [Read more...]

Clients often seem to feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, when they hear these three terms. Remember, Dorothy was overwhelmed with confusion, repeatedly chanting, “Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!” The Denton County Collaborative Professionals want to explain the differences in these processes so that clients, or potential clients, do not feel so overwhelmed and confused. Litigation: Litigation is the name of the process where parties file a lawsuit against each other and attend … [Read more...]