The Collaborative Law Process

Resolving Family Disputes with Dignity

Why is Jennifer Wiggins specially trained in the Collaborative Law Process?

Because I believe that for many families there is a better, more dignified approach to resolving family law matters than traditional cutthroat litigation. And, because I am so excited about this new method for resolving family law disputes in a dignified and private manner, I want to share information about this process with you.

If you are contemplating or already facing a divorce or other family law matter, I encourage you to take a moment to learn about Collaborative law. I have provided you with information here on my site as well as links to other sites to help educate you on this remarkable new legal process. If after reading this information you would like to schedule an initial consultation with me, please call (817) 860-9900 to schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting with you to talk about this further.

Collaborative law is a relatively new concept within family law that provides a unique settlement process alternative to expensive, time-consuming litigation.  Collaborative law works outside of the traditional courtroom, but within our legal system in an effort to settle the issues and disputes of divorce without the trauma of courtroom hearings. It does not rely on court-imposed resolutions but instead permits parties to negotiate in an atmosphere of honesty, cooperation, integrity, and professionalism geared toward the future well-being of the parties.

In Collaborative law, specially trained attorneys, neutral financial advisers and neutral communication/counseling experts help divorcing couples to work with one another to dissolve their marriage in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Rather than looking towards the courtroom for solutions, Collaborative attorneys, neutral professionals and their clients gather on a series of meeting to settle the case in a calm, private and non-threatening environment.

I strongly believe that Collaborative Law offers innumerable benefits to you, your spouse, and your children. I encourage you to follow these links to learn more about the collaborative process. 

The Collaborative Law Process

Comparison of Collaborative Law and Litigation

Collaborative Lawyers of Arlington and Mansfield

The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals