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When you know that a divorce is going to be especially painful or complicated, you may dread the prospect of starting the legal proceedings. You might have real concerns about who your child will stay with, how your property will be divided, or whether your spouse will honor the judge’s order. When the horizon looks stormy, a Texas family law…
Dividing up your marital estate can feel like an impossibly complicated task. One of the main purposes of the discovery process is to give both parties a full understanding of their total assets. When done correctly, discovery can let you negotiate for a more favorable share of assets or spousal support. If the process is rushed, you could be deprived…
If your marriage has run its course, you and your spouse will have to decide how you want to end things. In many cases, you may be better off reaching an agreement outside of court instead of litigation. With the help of a Texas divorce lawyer, you and your spouse can negotiate for a favorable settlement without the court’s involvement.…
Not all divorces go smoothly, especially when there is contested property between you and your spouse. When all other methods of dispute resolution fail, you may have no choice but to turn to courtroom litigation as a last resort. A Texas divorce lawyer can be your best advocate throughout this tumultuous process, standing up for your interests in front of…
Adopting a child is a serious undertaking. Whether you are adopting from an agency or from a relative, the state of Texas asks a lot from prospective parents. If you are not adequately prepared, you could be caught flat-footed by the state’s stringent requirements during a very sensitive time. A Texas family law attorney can advise you on what to…
Not every divorce is a clean split. When loaded, emotionally charged issues come up between spouses, a dispute can bring negotiations to a halt. Fewer issues are more emotionally charged than child custody. If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement about who the child should live with or who gets decision-making responsibility, you may have no choice but…
If you have been targeted by family violence, a protective order can provide you with necessary relief. A judge can grant a temporary restraining order based solely on your testimony. However, if you want long-term protection from your abuser, you will have to attend a court hearing and present evidence to support your case. During this sensitive time, a Texas…
A long-distance move can drastically alter a family dynamic after a divorce. Maybe your former spouse relocated with your child to another state. Maybe you seized an opportunity and got a job far from home. Whatever the case, you may find that it is much harder to maintain a close relationship with your child when you are separated by dozens,…
In Texas, the courts prefer that both parents remain involved in a child’s life after a divorce. However, there are some cases when a joint custody agreement is not advisable or healthy. If you fear that your spouse poses an imminent danger to your child, you may have to aggressively petition for sole custody. This goes beyond not liking your…
Texas recognizes grounds for fault-based divorce, which means that you can hold your spouse legally responsible for the collapse of a marriage in court. Naming your ex at fault for a divorce can give you leverage, but it is not a route you should pursue without first considering your other options. If you are thinking about taking your partner to…