Our Philosophy

At Melissa M. Williams

As an Austin family law attorney, Attorney Melissa Williams believes that our traditional adversarial legal system does not provide a good solution for families. Becoming adversaries in court generally results in increased animosity and unnecessary expense. Letting a judge make decisions about your children and your property should be the last resort, not the first.

Collaborative law provides an alternative for people who want a more civilized, peaceful, and private resolution for their divorce issues. This method is especially helpful for parents who are committed to minimizing the negative effect of the divorce on their children, and who want to optimize the post-divorce co-parenting relationship that collaborative family law can offer.

If collaborative law is not an option, it is likely that your divorce can still be resolved without court intervention if both parties are willing to cooperate. Our family law attorney in Austin can help you with all your legal needs in a timely and professional manner.