For collaborative law practitioners, one of the most rewarding aspects is helping couples with unique and sometimes complicated issues the opportunity to negotiate solutions in unique, innovative ways. One of those couples, Patricia and Mick Twomey, were featured over the weekend in this fantastic Wall Street Journal article by Mary Pilon.
The story wouldn’t have been possible without the work of several key Collaborative Law Institute of Texas members, including Linda Solomon, the mental health professional who worked with the Twomeys on negotiating a divorce in which they wanted to continue running a business together, Tracy Stewart, the financial planner who provided Pilon with invaluable information about the financial aspects of collaborative divorce, and Norma Trusch, the lawyer who was quoted in the article, who also provided Pilon with information on how collaborative divorce works in Texas.
The story focuses on divorce during challenging economic times, but in the process, shows the advantages of collaborative divorce over traditional courtroom divorces, and places a national spotlight on a Texas case — which is fitting, given the pioneering role Texas has had in establishing collaborative divorce as a viable and preferable alternative.
Great article, and what wonderful publicity for collaborative law! Thank you and congratulations to Linda Solomon, Tracy Stewart, and Norma Trusch for making this happen.