Cleaves Family Law is a law firm dedicated to helping couples resolve their divorce peacefully without going to court.
Cleaves Family Law is a law firm dedicated to helping couples divorce differently using the Collaborative Law Divorce Process. Unlike litigation where couples divorce by having a judge ultimately decide how their time with their children will be split and their assets divided, the Collaborative Law Divorce Process empowers divorcing couples to make their own decisions about what is best for them a
03/14/2025
Calling all Mental Health Professionals and Attorneys working in or looking to break into the field of Collaborative Divorce! Register for this one day training on May 16 in Plano to learn how to help divorcing parents develop a parenting plan with respect and dignity. I'll be training with the incredibly skilled and experienced Honey Sheff, PhD, and Jennifer Leister, LPC-S. Registration information on the flyer. Hope to see you there!
03/08/2024
What an amazing honor, completing a six-year term on the Board of Trustees of Collaborative Divorce Texas, including years as Vice President, President, and Immediate Past President. It has been my fortune to work with such a giving, caring community of professionals.
10/21/2023
Haven’t posted in a while…Enjoying the opportunity to meet with and learn from Collaborative Professionals from 22 countries around the world! Collaborative Divorce Collin County and Collaborative Divorce Texas represents at the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Forum!
04/22/2021
Making the decision to divorce is difficult. And once you make the decision, what to do next can be paralyzing. Do some research and find a lawyer who fits best with YOUR needs and the needs of your family.
I’ve Decided to Divorce. Now What? - Cleaves Family Law Making the decision to divorce is a difficult one. It is usually a months or years long process, and not something anyone takes lightly.
01/22/2021
A new year often brings changes in the law. Collaborative Divorce is a process that gives divorcing couples the opportunity to avoid the expense that comes with new 2021 rules.
New Laws Affecting Divorce - Cleaves Family Law To the non-lawyer reader, this is an important issue for you. So please bear through the legal details set out...
01/20/2021
January is "National Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month." There's a month and a day for everything now, right? But what better topic for our firm to write about, where we focus on Collaborative Divorce - a process that keeps children at the forefront of divorce decisions.
Protecting Your Children in a Divorce - Cleaves Family Law For most parents thinking about divorce, the well-being of their children is their most important priority.
12/17/2020
We love to spread the word about the Collaborative Divorce process - when divorce is the only option. Our Managing Partner, Rhonda Cleaves, recently had the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience helping families using the Collaborative Divorce process on The Jennifer Hargrave Show. You can watch the video for yourself here...
Rhonda Cleaves' Appearance on The Jennifer Hargrave Show - Cleaves Family Law Rhonda Cleaves recently had the opportunity to discuss the Collaborative Divorce Process on The Jennifer Hargrave Show. They talk about…
12/17/2020
Divorce is hard, and COVID isn't make it any easier. If you feel divorce is your only option, please do your research and talk with an attorney trained in Collaborative Divorce. Divorce doesn't have to mean war.
Love and War in the Time of Divorce - Cleaves Family Law Let’s be honest – divorce is hard. For most, it is a war of inner emotions. It is grieving the loss of someone you loved and the future…
12/11/2020
Cleaves Family Law is honored to share that Founding Member Rhonda Cleaves has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers® list for 2020. Only 5% of lawyers in the state are selected for this recognition. It is further acknowledgment of her work helping families using the Collaborative Divorce process.
Rhonda Cleaves Recognized for 2020 Texas Super Lawyers® - Cleaves Family Law Cleaves Family Law is proud to announce that Rhonda Cleaves has been named to the list of 2020 Super Lawyers® in Texas. Only 5% of lawyers…