Considerations for A Pre-Nup (called Pre-Marital Agreement in Texas) People don’t usually think about using the Collaborative Law Process for crafting their Pre-Marital Agreement, but I think it’s much better than the traditional way of negotiating these agreements. The traditional way for a Pre-Marital Agreement is for one side to go to their attorney and ask their attorney to draft … Read more about How to Start Your Marriage Off Right
Camille becomes a Credentialed Collaborative Professional
Collaborative Divorce Texas Announces the Inaugural Class of Credentialed and Master Credentialed Professionals Collaborative Divorce Texas announces its inaugural class of Master Credentialed and Credentialed Collaborative Professionals. Achievement of this designation demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of collaborative practice. The following Master Credentialed … Read more about Camille becomes a Credentialed Collaborative Professional
More Considerations on the “Gray Divorce”
In an earlier post, I highlighted the "Gray Divorce." Several studies have been ongoing around the country about Gray Divorces, divorces occurring in the “over 50” population. In 2014, Susan Brown, a professor and chair of the Sociology Department at Bowling Green University, called "Gray Divorce, A Growing Risk Regardless of Class of Education," in which she discussed that while education appears … Read more about More Considerations on the “Gray Divorce”
Can You Get A Divorce AND Have Happy Holidays?
I just returned from the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 16th Annual Educational Forum, and I heard one participant say, “Litigation teaches clients how to litigate, and they end up doing it again and again (modifications), whereas in a Collaborative Divorce clients learn how to resolve conflict and issues so that they can move on without having to ‘re-litigate’ their issues … Read more about Can You Get A Divorce AND Have Happy Holidays?
The Impact of Conflict on Children
I am attending the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 16th Annual Educational Forum in Washington, D.C. Donna Hicks, Ph.D., an associate at the Weatherford Center for International Affairs at Harvard and author of the book, “Dignity,” is our keynote speaker tomorrow night. Of course, because she works primarily in the field of international relations, much of her book is about … Read more about The Impact of Conflict on Children
How to Have an Emotionally Safe Divorce
The Emotional Safety of a Collaborative Divorce In reading an article in this morning’s newspaper, I found a quote that sets out one very good reason why the Collaborative Divorce Process is better for most families than litigation. Litigation is what a trial is called, either before a judge or before a jury, and the rules of the game in litigation are to present evidence as to why the other side … Read more about How to Have an Emotionally Safe Divorce
Ashley Madison… A Tragedy?
Can Anything Good Come From the Ashley Madison Tragedy? Ashley Madison is a tragedy--not because names have been revealed on a hacker's website, but because of what that security breach will do to relationships and families. However, I believe the answer to the question “Can Anything Good Come From The Ashley Madison Tragedy” may be “Yes.” In my experience in over thirty years as a divorce … Read more about Ashley Madison… A Tragedy?
Camille Milner Emcees Collaborative Luncheon
Milner Hosts Collaborative Law Institute of Texas’ 10th Annual Collaborative Law Luncheon in San Antonio Earlier this month, Camille Milner, President-Elect of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, served as Emcee for the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas’ 10th Annual Luncheon at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Law Course in San Antonio. Each year, at the Institute’s luncheon, … Read more about Camille Milner Emcees Collaborative Luncheon
Camille Milner in “Best Lawyers in America”
Denton Attorney Camille Milner has been listed in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America. Milner is a longtime Denton resident and a graduate of both the University of North Texas and Denton High School. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers in America has been compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate … Read more about Camille Milner in “Best Lawyers in America”
Do You Love Your Child Enough to Co-Parent with your Ex?
I have heard many clients say, “I would step in front of a train to save my children.” Most parents would die for their children, but, sadly, many are not willing to do the hard work to forge a good relationship with their ex for the sake of their children. What that says is that being nice to their ex may be harder for them than stepping in front of a moving train. And maybe it is, but my … Read more about Do You Love Your Child Enough to Co-Parent with your Ex?
