Craig Jackson
Thank you for visiting our site. I founded Divorce Without Duress as a way to defuse domestic relations disputes before families become irreparably fractured by the traditional court-driven process.
I began practicing family law in 1996 and have been board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004. For over twenty years, I have witnessed firsthand the emotional and financial destruction that divorce proceedings can bring to families. As an active player in those proceedings, the destruction did not end with the families. Making a living by helping people fight through the most miserable times of their lives can be as taxing on the lawyers as it is on the parties.
I believe the traditional model of resolving family law issues can be summed up as follows: (a) start trying to beat each other into submission; (b) spend tens of thousands of dollars on said beating; (c) after tons of money has been wasted, try to settle; and (d) either settle the case because you’re sick of fighting or go to trial. The problem with this approach is that the beating up part is not an effective starting point for a satisfying settlement. After parties have spent inordinate amounts of money and emotional energy to fight for their positions, settlement often feels like complete surrender.
Divorce Without Duress was born in an effort to get parties to the bargaining table early so that they can address what is important in a diplomatic setting and get on with their lives.
Brian Rees, PhD, LPC
Dr. Brian Rees is a therapist with a thriving practice in Grapevine, Texas that focuses on therapy for families, children, and adolescents. He graduated from the highly acclaimed, nationally recognized Doctoral Counseling Program from The University of North Texas in 2007 and his psychotherapeutic approach is current, highly effective, and forward-thinking.
The nature of Dr. Rees’ practice has allowed him to see the devastating effects the adversarial divorce process has on families. Often, he is called upon to serve as an expert witness on matters related to parenting, family dynamics, and the mental health of children caught up in tumultuous child custody suits.
The skill set Dr. Rees has developed as a therapist have helped make him a highly effective mediator who can offer insights and creative proposals that few others can.