Amicable Divorce

Amicable Divorce in Texas

An amicable divorce offers a less complex way to end a marriage. While this may sound too good to be true, with the right legal advice and guidance, it could be your reality.

Holly Schymik is proud to be the first family law attorney in Texas to join the Amicable Divorce Network (ADN). We believe in making the difficult process of divorce as easy, non-confrontational, and less time-consuming as possible for you.

Is Amicable Divorce the Best Option for You?

We understand how tough decisions can be when it comes to divorce. An amicable divorce might be your ideal route if you and your spouse mutually want to avoid court battles and finalize your divorce in a more controlled environment. Even if there are contested issues, a willingness to work towards a solution can make this process smoother and less stressful—especially if minor children are involved.

How Does the Amicable Divorce Process Work?

The amicable divorce process in Texas involves a series of negotiations and discussions between you and your spouse to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. Here’s how it generally works:

Engage Amicable Divorce Network Representatives: Work exclusively with Amicable Divorce Network-vetted professionals, including lawyers, financial advisors, realtors, and therapists.
Mediation: Our experienced mediators facilitate the discussions, ensuring all parties have an equal say in the outcome.
Finalize Decisions: By the time you file for divorce, most decisions have been agreed upon, reducing the court's role to filing fee and a formality.

In this collaborative process—not necessarily a collaborative divorce—you retain control over decisions and avoid the pitfalls of court-imposed deadlines and billable hours.

Benefits of an Amicable Divorce

Aside from reducing conflict and promoting better communication, amicable divorces in Texas offer several benefits:

Lower Costs: Save time and money by avoiding court battles.
More Control: You and your spouse make decisions, not a judge.
Preservation of Relationships: Maintain a civil relationship, especially important if children are involved.
Confidentiality: Keep details private, unlike public court hearings.
Control Over Timing and Costs: No due dates set by a judge or lawyers taking advantage of billable hours.

Differences Between a Standard Divorce and an Amicable Divorce

Standard Divorce

Decide to get divorced: The first step is deciding to end the marriage.
File in court: One party files for divorce in family court.
Go through hearings to get things divided: Several court hearings may be required to determine how marital property and responsibilities will be divided.
Lawyers work separately to represent just their own client: Each spouse hires their own lawyer, who works to protect their individual client's interests.
More than likely end up in court-mandated mediation with a due date: Often, there is a requirement to attend mediation sessions, which have set deadlines.
Possibly lose control on issues because a judge makes a decision: If spouses can't agree, the judge will make decisions on their behalf, which may not satisfy either party.
Finalize Divorce: Once all issues are resolved, the judge finalizes the divorce.

Amicable Divorce

Decide to get divorced: Just like in a standard divorce, the starting point is deciding to end the marriage.
Engage Amicable Divorce Network representatives: Instead of heading straight to court, you engage with representatives from the Amicable Divorce Network.
Mediate differences and decisions for as long as needed as long as everyone works together: The focus is on cooperative mediation, where both parties work together to come to mutual agreements.
Finalize decisions: Once all the decisions are made amicably, they are documented.
File for divorce: After reaching agreements, you file for divorce with the court.
Judge says okay: The judge reviews the agreements, and if everything is in order, they approve it.
Finalize divorce: The divorce is finalized, often without the need for contentious hearings.

Choosing Between a Standard Divorce and an Amicable Divorce

It would depend on your personal situation and the dynamics between you and your spouse. An amicable divorce, facilitated by the Amicable Divorce Network, emphasizes cooperation and mutual agreement, potentially making the process less stressful and more controlled by you.

Working with Holly Schymik

As part of the Amicable Divorce Network, Holly Schymik is committed to helping clients navigate their divorces with compassion and understanding. We believe in the benefits of an amicable divorce and strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients. Our team works closely with each client to understand their unique needs and goals, providing personalized guidance and support every step of the way.

Expert Divorce Guidance for a Smooth Transition

With Holly Schymik, you can trust that your divorce will be handled with care and professionalism, allowing you to move forward with your life in a positive way. Whether you need help with legal documents, temporary orders, real estate matters, or determining the type of divorce that suits your situation best, we are here for you. We understand that divorce proceedings can be challenging, but with the right legal advice, you’ll be well-prepared to handle any waiting periods or complexities involving separate property, bank accounts, and other marital property considerations.

With Holly Schymik, you can trust that your divorce will be handled with care and professionalism, allowing you to move forward with your life in a positive way.

Split Amicably is your virtual law firm right here in Dallas, offering services all across the state of North Texax, Dallas Kaufman Ellis, Rockwall Collin Denton. Every service is provided by Holly Schymik, a board-certified family lawyer, dedicated to simplifying your divorce process.