They say "divorced." We say "uncoupled."
It's all about choices
What is
The Uncoupled Life?
Divorce shouldn’t be a battle to the death because there is no winner in a divorce. Instead, I want to help couples find a more amicable way to transition into the next phase of their relationship. It isn’t always possible, but if both parties can approach the divorce as adults, setting aside the tumultuous emotions and treating the property division like a business transaction, the entire process is less stressful and much less expensive.
Why mediate ?
In addition to typically being faster, less stressful, and less expensive than traditional litigation, in Harris County and many of the surrounding counties, most family court judges require everyone to go to mediation before actually going to court. Since mediation is less expensive than court, and has a very high likelihood of success, I think it makes sense to start with mediation, and hope that you will seriously consider this option. If it doesn’t work, you can always hire lawyers.
Why choose
The Uncoupled Life?
I like to use a conference-style mediation process in which everyone is in the same room, having a conversation and brainstorming options and solutions. Although I have years of experience as an attorney, as your mediator, I am impartial. I provide information and allow you to determine how to use it. I will not “choose sides,” and will work with y’all to develop options that work for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Divorce?
Do I have to hire an attorney?
At any point in the process, you can each engage your own attorneys to assist you. You do not, however, have to hire attorneys, at least to start, if you want to first attempt to work together to amicably create a property division and parenting plan, and draft an Agreed Final Decree. The choice is ultimately yours. This website merely provides some options to consider.
How much will a divorce cost?
Unfortunately, if the excrement hits the oscillator in a divorce, attorney’s fees rise quickly, and often uncontrollably. Because finances are always a concern, I’ve developed a non-traditional method of dissolving a marriage that encourages you to develop and agree to terms that allow you to move past any hurt and anger without breaking the bank.
How long will a divorce take?
In Texas, the fasted divorce still requires a 60 day “cooling off” period, but with emotions high and attorneys billing by the hour, it’s not unusual for a divorce litigation to last a year or more, all while costs skyrocket.
To reduce the time and energy spent on a divorce, The Uncoupled Life’s process encourages both parties to approach the divorce as adults, setting aside the tumultuous emotions and treating the property division like a business transaction, which helps make the divorce process less stressful and much less expensive.
How can I save money?
Unfortunately, if the excrement hits the oscillator in a divorce, attorney’s fees rise quickly, and often uncontrollably. Because finances are always a concern, I’ve developed a non-traditional method of dissolving a marriage that encourages you to develop and agree to terms that allow you to move past any hurt and anger without breaking the bank.