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Executive Summary Texas families need faster, more affordable, and more practical access to family courts. The current system often imposes excessive delay, cost, procedural complexity, and opportunities for abuse through repeated filings and disproportionate litigation tactics. While mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution can be effective, they are not workable for every family. Many litigants lack the financial resources, legal sophistication, bargainin

Family law cases in Texas often involve complex emotions and high stakes. When couples face divorce or custody disputes, the path to resolution can be costly, stressful, and time-consuming. Mediation offers an alternative to courtroom battles, but not all mediation processes are the same. Understanding the differences between traditional mediation as it is usually done in Texas and a newer approach called conference mediation can help families choose a path that reduces confl

Texas family law attorney Michael Hiller shares 36 years of hard-won insight on why mediation and collaborative divorce fall short, and what a better system for families with children might look like. The Wild West of Texas Family Courts: I have been practicing family law in Texas for 36 years. I have sat in courtrooms across this state. And I will tell you plainly: the Texas family court system is the Wild West. Every courthouse is its own small kingdom. Every judge runs the