Collaborative Divorce in Flower Mound and Southlake, TX in Tarrant and Denton County

Pineapple Counseling is proud to partner with other professionals in the collaborative divorce process. So, what is a collaborative divorce? A collaborative divorce is a legal process that allows a divorcing couple to work together with the support of trained professionals to reach a mutually acceptable agreement—without going to court. Pineapple Counseling partners with both a family attorney and a financial specialist to help facilitate a smooth transition in the collaborative divorce process.

Key Features of Collaborative Divorce:

  1. Team-Based Approach:

    • Each spouse hires their own collaborative attorney.

    • Often includes neutral professionals such as:

      • A financial specialist

      • A mental health counselor or child specialist (if children are involved)

  2. Voluntary and Transparent:

    • Both parties agree to share information openly and negotiate in good faith.

    • All participants sign a "no court" agreement, meaning if the process fails, the collaborative attorneys must withdraw, and the parties must hire new legal counsel for litigation.

  3. Focus on Cooperation:

    • Emphasizes respectful communication and problem-solving.

    • Aims to preserve relationships—particularly important when co-parenting is involved.

  4. Private and Confidential:

    • Unlike court proceedings, collaborative divorce is done in private, keeping sensitive matters out of public record.

  5. Custom Solutions:

    • Couples can create personalized arrangements that a court might not offer.

Benefits:

  • Less adversarial than traditional divorce

  • Usually faster and less expensive

  • Better for maintaining co-parenting relationships

  • More control over the outcome

Not Ideal When:

  • There is a history of abuse, coercion, or dishonesty

  • One party is unwilling to compromise or be transparent

Reach out to Pineapple Counseling in Flower Mound and Southlake, TX today to get more information about the collaborative divorce process today and to see if this might be a fit for you and your family.