The simple truth is that a prolonged divorce can take a significant emotional toll on your family and cost both spouses a considerable amount of money. What about those couples who get along with one another reasonably well and who are willing to wor...
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Texas Divorce – II
Last Wednesday's blog post explored certain elements of Texas divorce, including no-fault divorce provisions and the concept of "insupportability," as well as the various residency requirements that must be met in order to secure a divorce in our sta...
Read MoreTexas Divorce – I
In the state of Texas, no-fault divorce is the norm. What exactly is "no-fault" divorce? Simply put, a no-fault divorce is one in which the spouse seeking to end the marriage does not have to demonstrate specific grounds (i.e., adultery, cruelty, aba...
Read MoreA Brief Examination of Visitation under Texas Law
As illustrated by the previous two posts, the state of Texas uses somewhat different legal terms in family law matters. To illustrate, "conservatorship" is the term for child custody, while "primary joint managing conservator" is the term for a custo...
Read MoreA Brief Examination of Parental Rights under Texas Law – II
The following post will continue the previous discussion of child custody or "conservatorship" as it is legally known in the state of Texas. It will also briefly explore how other people may seek to obtain custody of children. (Please see "A Brief...
Read MoreA Brief Examination of Parental Rights under Texas Law
If you are considering initiating divorce proceedings or have already done so, you may have come across the phrase "conservatorship" and been left slightly confused. This is entirely understandable. Simply put, "conservatorship" is the legal term for...
Read MoreBankruptcy’s Impact on Support Payments
Contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy is not just reserved for those who are "fiscally irresponsible." Virtually anyone can encounter serious financial problems in the wake of job termination, workplace or motor vehicle accidents, lengthy illnesses ...
Read MoreDivorce and Prenuptial Agreements
We've all seen the statistic: nearly half of all first marriages end in divorce. However, did you know that nearly 70 percent of all subsequent marriages (meaning second, third, etc.) end in divorce? Given this high rate of divorce, it is not unco...
Read MoreThe Increasing Use of Social Media in Divorce Cases
A recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) revealed some very interesting information about social media and divorce. Nearly 80 percent of attorneys surveyed indicated that they have seen a significant rise in the number...
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