Collaborative Divorce Houston

CDH Monthly Luncheon - November 21, 2025
2025-11-21 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Immigration Issues in Collaborative Divorce: When to Bring in a Neutral Immigration Attorney/Expert
Presentation will include discussion on immigration issues that intersect with family law in collaborative divorces, custody cases, and child support enforcement. Will provide overview of immigration visas and various statuses, including temporary or permanent nature of each, and how that status can affect parties when going through a divorce, especially when certain immigration benefits are pending during a family law matter. Also to be discussed is how and when an immigration attorney may be a necessary neutral party when assessing the parties’ abilities and potential to remain in the US, length of time related to their stay in the US, and how this can affect their parental and/or financial obligations to the other party and children. International travel provisions and passport controls for the children involved may need to be addressed. The ethical portion of the presentation will focus on the duties collaborative attorneys and professionals have in asking immigration-related questions that can affect their client’s future obligations and goals, and making a determination as to whether immigration advice is needed. Ethical portion will also focus on what questions should be asked during intake with a client in order to assess if immigration issues are or can be triggered.
Presenter: Mary Foteh
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH Monthly Luncheon - October 17, 2025
2025-10-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
“A Lifetime of Mental Health Lessons: Crucial Tips for Collaborative Professionals in Guiding Divorcing Parents”

The presenter will be Dr. Jean Guez, with a Ph.D. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University (1977) and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Child-Clinical Psychology from Baylor College of Medicine (1981-1983).

With over four decades of experience, Dr. Guez will share invaluable insights for guiding parents and children through the divorce process, and co-parenting and related family issues thereafter. Dr. Guez will speak on how children’s development is directly impacted by divorce, potential minefields for children in custody battles, and creative solutions. Dr. Guez will also share her most valuable lessons for helping guide and improve the mental health of parents, children, and families, inviting questions and answers for collaborative professionals.

Presenter: Dr. Jean Guez
Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH Monthly Luncheon - September 19, 2025
2025-09-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
“Understanding Texas Visitation Orders for Collaborative Professionals.”
Each attendee will be provided an outline overview, as well as a copy of a Standard Possession Order (highlighting potential elections for an Expanded Possession Order). The presentation will consist of a “walk-through” of each section of the statutory language: including but not limited to, definitions, mutual agreement, provisions for Thursday and 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday weekend possession, summer and holiday visitation, surrender and return language, and general terms and conditions of which to be aware. Creative adjustments for collaborative cases will be discussed, as well as the legal consequences of failing to follow the order unless otherwise agreed, including jail. Unique ethical considerations will also be addressed. Questions will be encouraged, and answers provided, in order to provide all collaborative professionals and prospective collaborative clients/parents with a more comprehensive understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities that parents face in learning to co-parent and put their children first.
Presenters – Julia Bancroft and Ayesha Lakhani
Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon August 15, 2025
2025-08-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
“Mastering Law Practice Management – Strategies to Grow Your Collaborative Practice”

This CLE will discuss why law practice management is central to firm growth and team success, framing collaboration as a strategic management model, not just as “soft skill”, and focus on leadership, structure, systems, and firm-wide alignment.
Presenter – Ruby Powers
Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon May 16 2025
2025-05-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
“Bringing Civility to Civil Law: Collaborative Approaches in Probate and Guardianship with Ethical Foundations”

This CLE explores the emerging use of collaborative principles in traditionally adversarial civil matters—particularly probate and guardianship. The session will focus on how collaborative law aligns with professional responsibilities, reduces conflict, preserves family relationships, and upholds fiduciary duties. Ethics will be woven throughout, focusing on client communication, capacity, confidentiality, and impartiality in contested or potentially contested proceedings.
Presenter – Leslie Turnage

Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDT - Parenting Plan & Child Specialist Training MAY 16, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
2025-05-16 08:30 - 16:30 | TX
Get all of your questions answered about the role of a Child Specialist in your Collaborative Cases and how the Child Specialist does their job.
Live – 7160 Dallas Parkway, 1st Floor Conference Room, Plano, Texas, 75024
8:30am to 4:30 pm
REGISTRATION (OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION): Email or call D.D. Bogovich at admin@drsheff.com or (972)733-0075
Early Bird Before May 1st $350, May 5th to May 12th $375.00, After May 12th (no lunch) $400.00. NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 9TH. Max 35 registrants.

CDT - Interdisciplinary Basic Training REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-25 | TX
CDT’s next Interdisciplinary Basic Training will be held in Houston this year. If you have not been trained or need a refresher, please plan to register for this training.

Houston Basic Collaborative Training

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:00 AM to Friday, April 25, 2025 5:00 PM

Cost: $375.00

Join us in Houston for a Basic Collaborative Training from April 23-25, 2025. Spots are limited, reserve today to participate.
Location: Gray Reed Office
1300 Post Oak Blvd.
Suite 2000
Houston, Texas 77056
Register here to reserve your spot.

CDH Luncheon March 21, 2025
2025-03-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Retirement Account Distributions in a Collaborative Divorce
Tax Advantages in using New Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) and Rule 72(t)
Presenter – Manjula Shaw

Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Watch Party [CDT Spring Conference]
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07 | One Riverway Conference Center, One Riverway, Houston, Texas, 77056
CDH is arranging for a Watch Party for those registered for the CDT Spring Conference.
Join other members of CDH to watch the CDT’s Virtual Presentation of their Spring Conference. You must register for the Conference through the Texas State Bar. To Register go to https://www.texasbarcle.com/ and search for Collaborative law (under all events) If you have any questions or want to register by phone, please call 512-427-1574.
Location: One Riverway, Conference Room, Suite B 100, Houston, Texas 77056.
The conference center can be accessed by a stairwell across from the security desk; once you arrive at the cafeteria level the entrance is across from you.
Snacks and lunch will be provided by CDH.
To register for the Watch Party please e-mail Liza Greene at president@collaborativelawhouston.com and advise whether you have already registered for the conference or would like to participate in the group rate at a savings of $79.50.

CDT - 18th Annual Collaborative Law Spring Conference
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07 | Zoom
*Does not satisfy Basic Training Requirement.
18th Annual Collaborative Law Conference: Going Back to the Future
Cosponsored by the Collaborative Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and Collaborative Divorce Texas
MCLE Credit: Approximately 13.5 hours (3.5 ethics) expected.*
Live Webcast | March 6-7, 2025
Thursday 8:55 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:55 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
This year’s topic highlights:

Creative Options When Dividing Business Entities
Headscratchers
Supporting Children/Adult Children Through the Process
Training Up the Future Generation
Working with Modest Means

Ways to save on the Live Webcast course:

Collaborative Law Section members can save $25!
Collaborative Divorce Texas members can save $25!
Virtual Discount – save $50 automatically when you register!
Attorneys licensed 5 years or less attend for half off!

To Register go to https://www.texasbarcle.com/ and search for Collaborative law (under all events) If you have any questions or want to register by phone, please call 512-427-1574.
To sign up for CDH’s group rate please e-mail Liza Greene at president@collaborativelawthouston.com

CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2025-02-21 11:30 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Building Your Collaborative Practice – Back to the Basics: Improving Your Forms and Processes.
Moderated by Tiffany Vu Lindahl and Susan Myres.

Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2025-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Member Social and Networking Meeting. Opportunity to get to know your fellow CDH members and set your goals for 2025 as a CDH member.

Social and Seating at 11:30 a.m.. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDT - Basic Interdisciplinary Training [SAVE THE DATE]
2024-11-21 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Basic Interdisciplinary Training – April 23 – 25
Houston, Texas
Location & Times TBD

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2024-11-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Jennifer Leister, Honey Sheff, and Chris Farish

Understanding the Child Specialist Role in Collaborative Divorce

Guests can attend this luncheon at the reduced price of $40.00 using Coupon Code GUEST24.

PLEASE NOTE – This program will be 90 minutes

Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - October Monthly Luncheon
2024-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Please join us for a Roundtable Discussion led by Denise Khoury & Martha Mealy.

Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2024-09-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Topic: Recognizing and Addressing Financial Abuse
Presenters – Julia Bancroft & Adam Morris

Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDT - Basic Interdisciplinary Training
2024-09-11 08:30 - 2024-09-13 16:00 | Austin, Texas
Basic Interdisciplinary Training – Sept 11-13 (13th 1/2 day), Austin, Texas

Sep 11, 2024 – Sep 13, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

September 11, 12, and 1/2 day 13th

Location: McGinnis Lochridge, 1111 W. 6th Street, Bldg. B, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78703

Registration:
https://collaborativedivorcetexas.com/members/events/basic-interdisciplinary-training-sept-11-2024/

CDT - AFLC Luncheon (Save the Date)
2024-08-06 12:15 - 13:15 | TX
Annual Advanced Family Law Conference Luncheon

CDT - Advanced Interdisciplinary Training
2024-06-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Plano, Texas, 7160 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX, United States
Advanced Negotiation Skills for Collaborative Professionals

June 28, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
7160 Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75024
Trainer
Laura A. Frase is an Assistant Professor of Law teaching Negotiation, Dispute Resolution and Interviewing and Counseling at UNT Dallas College of Law.
TUITION: (Member rates apply to Collaborative Divorce Texas members ONLY)
EARLY BIRD PRICING through June 14th at 5:00 p.m.
Member* $275 and non-member $325
Student Pricing $35
REGULAR PRICING June 14th after 5:00 p.m. until June 21st @ 3:00 p.m.
Member* $325 and non-member $365
Student Pricing $35.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: 6.0 hours participatory and 2.0 Ethics.

CDH - Monthly Luncheon (NEW DATE)
2024-06-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 17
Is Your Client Information Safe? Presenter – Megan Neel
Join us for a presentation on HIPAA. Learn how to keep client information safe and HIPAA compliant in your collaborative case.
Social and seating 11:30. Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. Sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2024-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Is Your Client Information Safe? Presenter – Megan Neel
Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDT - Statewide Practice Group
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The What: Periodic meetings for statewide Collaborative divorce professionals to convene and converse about all things Collaborative, including education, marketing, case studies, problem solving, networking, and mentoring.
The Why: This statewide practice group has been created to fill the void for Collaborative divorce professionals who may not have a practice group in their area, or who operate in an area with closed practice groups.
The Who: The primary focus is for Collaborative divorce professionals who may not have access to a practice group in their area, but anyone is welcome, whether a CDT member or not, whether in a current practice group or not.
The How: One-hour lunchtime Zoom meetings, held six times a year. There is no cost to attend.
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE ZOOM INVITATION AND ALLOWED INTO THE MEETING
The next meetings are as follows (however, subject to change): September 11, October 9

CDT - Lunch & Learn
2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Ten Reasons Why You Can Trust Your FP in Collaborative Cases
Presented by: Tasha Rock, CFP®, CDFA®
FREE to CDT Members
$100 to Non-CDT Members (no refunds within 2 days of start of event)
Deadline to register is May 7, 2024 at 10:00am

CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2024-04-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Topic: Collaboratively Working with Multiple Personalities – An MHP Perspective
Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2024-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
MONTHLY TOPIC: Best Practices – A Round Table Discussion
Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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Collaborative Conference
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08 | Westin Park Central Hotel, 12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, 75251
Collaborative Law 2024: Cruising Through the Collaborative Process (live)
Dallas – Mar 7-8, 2024
MCLE Credit: 12.5 hrs (includes 6 hrs ethics)
MCLE No: 174214532
Early Bird Registration: $545.00
(Regular Course Fee: $595.00)
Note: Early Bird Registration ends Monday, February 19, 2024
REGISTER HERE
Westin Park Central Hotel (Special Hotel Discount Available)
12720 Merit Drive
Dallas, TX 75251
(972) 385-3000

CDH - Monthly Luncheon
2024-02-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-01-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Seasons 52, 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Social and seating 11:30, Lunch served and presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Luncheons

$55.00

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Statewide Practice Group
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
The What: Periodic meetings for statewide Collaborative divorce professionals to convene and converse about all things Collaborative, including education, marketing, case studies, problem solving, networking, and mentoring.
The Why: This statewide practice group has been created to fill the void for Collaborative divorce professionals who may not have a practice group in their area, or who operate in an area with closed practice groups.
The Who: The primary focus is for Collaborative divorce professionals who may not have access to a practice group in their area, but anyone is welcome, whether a CDT member or not, whether in a current practice group or not.
The How: One-hour lunchtime Zoom meetings, held six times a year. There is no cost to attend.
Additional meetings are scheduled for Noon on February 14, 2024, April 10, 2024, and May 8, 2024 (these will be posted at a later date to sign up for)
REGISTER HERE
