The divorce process in Texas, including issues surrounding children, is spelled out in the Texas Family Code. For couples who do not have minor children, divorce has the potential to be a relatively simple and straightforward process. When a couple has children, the divorce gets more complicated with issues of child support and child custody. […]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports 2.2 divorces per 1,000 marriages in Texas in 2017. The majority of these divorces are handled without going to trial. While going to trial is always a possibility, most divorces will settle outside of a courtroom. With the help of mediators, counselors, and a well-versed Cedar Park divorce […]
Divorce naturally comes with many questions. If you are thinking about filing for divorce, you may be wondering if you have to give a reason for doing so and what reasons are acceptable. Under Texas Family Code, Texas is both a no-fault and a fault state, which means in some circumstances, you might want to […]
Once you have made the decision to pursue a divorce or receive divorce papers, you may be nervous about meeting with an attorney. You may be wondering what you can expect and what Texas laws mandate in a divorce. A knowledgeable Cedar Park divorce attorney can not only guide you through the legal process of […]
If you’re preparing to divorce, you’re probably envisioning plenty of drama and emotion – and that is certainly part of it. The fact is, however, that there’s also a lot of mundane work involved with divorce that includes gathering important documents. Divorce is a legal process, and legal processes require documentation – and lots of […]
If you are facing a divorce and have children at home, there is no easy way to tell them, and there’s no way to spare them from what’s to come. While there is no right answer when it comes to talking to your children about divorce, there are things that you can do to help […]
If you are considering divorce or are ready to pursue a divorce, the first order of business is finding a divorce attorney who is compatible with your goals. This obviously means very different things to different people, but there are specific basics that apply across the board. Better understanding your goals will help you find […]
A divorce will definitely shake up your life, and if yours happens to coincide with the upcoming year, you probably have plenty on your mind. The fact is, however, that a divorce can be like a fresh start. And the new year is a good opportunity to think about New Year’s resolutions that will help […]
No divorce is ever easy. If you’re divorcing after a long marriage, however, it’s important to recognize that the stakes are likely much higher. For one, you forged a lasting relationship with unique highs and lows, which can make the dissolution of your marriage that much more emotionally fraught. In addition, your finances are naturally […]
If you’ve been mulling over the state of your marriage for some time, you know it can be an upsetting time. The very fact that you’re not sure about your marriage is painful, but moving forward with a divorce can seem too drastic. If you’re in a situation like this, you’ve probably had long talks […]
