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The records of most civil cases in Texas are available to the public. However, it is possible for parties who are going through a divorce to have certain information kept private. To learn more about your confidentiality rights, please contact an experienced complex divorce attorney who is familiar with the court procedures required to keep your personal information safe. Restricted…
Although filing for divorce is always a complex and emotional process, it can be even more difficult when one of the parties cannot be located. In these situations, the party petitioning the court must comply with specific procedures, so if you are considering filing for divorce and do not know where your spouse currently lives, it is critical to speak…
Court orders are legally enforceable, which means that if a parent fails to comply with their terms, he or she can be held accountable by the court. Generally, this is achieved by filing a motion for contempt or a motion for enforcement by the wronged party. Filing these motions requires compliance with specific procedural rules, so if your ex-spouse is…
Divorce can be a complicated, stressful, and truly difficult time for those involved, especially when one or both parties are or were formerly members of the military. Recent changes to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) further complicates how assets will be divided in divorces where one of the parties is a member of the military. To learn…
Those who choose to change their last name when they get married, but later decide to obtain a divorce, have the option of reverting to their maiden name as a part of the divorce proceedings. However, there are other methods of achieving this goal, so if you are a Texas resident, are going through a divorce, and want to legally…
Recently, a Texas legislator proposed a bill that, if passed, would make it much more difficult for couples to obtain a divorce in the state, so if you are considering a divorce and have questions or concerns about the filing process, it is important to contact an experienced complex divorce attorney who can help protect your interests. Fault-Based Divorce Texas…
In Texas, a person filing for divorce must serve his or her spouse with a copy of the petition for divorce. The recipient is then required to file a written answer within a certain time period. Failing to do so can have serious consequences, including the issuance of a default judgment against the respondent, so if you have been served…
In Texas, couples who wish to terminate their marriage must fulfill certain legal requirements before the divorce can be finalized. Ensuring that all of these requirements are met and that all appropriate paperwork is completed and submitted on time can make an already stressful situation even more emotionally taxing, so if you are considering a divorce, it is important to…
Divorce can be challenging enough under normal circumstances, but when the issue of domestic violence is also in the picture, the divorce process is even more complex. Whereas typical divorce can involve a mixture of minor or major disagreements about finances, property, and lifestyle arrangements, domestic violence in the midst of divorce brings an entirely different level of fear to…
When asked for a quick definition of collaborative law, many attorneys may say something like “ongoing mediation.” Although this synonym is not entirely inaccurate, it does not capture the essence of collaborative law nor does it explain why it is a viable alternative, at least in many cases. To briefly summarize, collaborative lawyers work with the parties to resolve property…