The Texas Supreme Court released its opinion in In re Lee today, upholding mediated settlement agreements in family law cases.
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Preparing for Mediation in Texas
By Michelle O'Neil on
Posted in Dallas County Divorce
When going through any type of litigation in Texas, mediation can be a very successful and efficient tool to bring a lawsuit to a close. During the course of family law litigation, most courts in Texas order parties to attend mediation prior to having a final trial.
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Trial or Settlement: Step 4 in The Divorce Proceeding
By Michelle O'Neil on
Posted in Divorce
Not all divorce cases go to trial. First, after pretrial discovery is over, the spouses will probably be ordered to go on to mediation. Mediation is a procedure where the parties and their attorneys meets with a neutral thrid-party (usually an experienced family lawyer) to try and negotiate a settlement. The vast majority of all family law cases are settled prior to trial.
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Relief for Divorce-Related Stress
By Michelle O'Neil on
How do you beat divorce-related-stress? The practice of meditation offers peace, serenity, and calm — a welcome respite from the turbulent emotions of divorce.
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