The Impact of Death before the Final Divorce Decree is Signed If you’ve gone through a divorce proceeding and the judge has signed the final order, it will be binding, regardless of what subsequently happens to either of the parties. In those … [Read more...]
No-Fault Divorce in Texas
Marriages end for a variety of reasons—infidelity, abuse and substance abuse are common causes of divorce. But sometimes, it’s just a consequence of growing apart, and it can be difficult to identify a reason. Fortunately, in Texas, as in all other … [Read more...]
How Social Media Can Be Used Against You in a Texas Divorce
Don’t Be Surprised If Your Facebook and Twitter Feeds Become Evidence in Court When you’re in the midst of a divorce, you can crave a forum to talk about the challenges in your marriage, a set of ears to listen as you work through your issues. In … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Business in a Divorce
Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Business Assets during a Marital Breakup For many, there's nothing like the control and freedom that come from owning your own business, making your own decisions and getting the direct benefit of all your hard work. … [Read more...]
Increasing Your Chances for a Merry Christmas after Divorce
Ways That You Can Make the Holidays Brighter after a Breakup The holidays can be particularly difficult when you’re divorced. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, there’s a focus on family. When your family isn’t together anymore, the season of … [Read more...]
What Are Your Options When Your Spouse Won’t Agree to a Divorce?
Can Your Spouse Prevent a Divorce by Refusing to Sign the Papers? If your marriage has been contentious, with fairly regular disagreements on a wide range of issues, it may not be surprising, should you file for a divorce, that your spouse refuses … [Read more...]
Can You Modify a Divorce Decree in Texas?
How Do You Amend a Divorce Order? What Must You Show? Suppose you make it through the divorce process and have custody, visitation, and support agreements in place… and they’re working. But then, without notice, you’re offered a job in another part … [Read more...]
What Is the Difference Between Separation and Divorce in Texas?
Are There Advantages to Separating Without Getting a Divorce? You may be experiencing problems in your marriage, but you’re not ready to call it quits yet. You’ve probably heard the term “legal separation” and may be wondering how it’s different … [Read more...]
Does a Contested Divorce Take More Time to Complete than an Uncontested Divorce?
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Texas Why Would a Divorce Be Contested? Do Contested Divorces Take Longer? When the bonds of marriage are irreparably broken, divorce is typically the only option. You may have conflicting concerns, however, … [Read more...]
I Have Been Served with Divorce Papers—Now What?
I Have Been Served with Divorce Papers—Now What? How Do I Protect Myself? What Are the Right Steps to Take? Being served with divorce papers can be a shocking and overwhelming experience. Whether you saw it coming or it caught you completely off … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Business in a Texas Divorce Proceeding
Can I Prevent My Spouse from Taking Half My Business? Owning and operating your own business… being your own boss… it’s what most of us dream about. But it’s hard work, and it’s not for the 9-to-5 crowd. It can take years of sweat and toil to build … [Read more...]
Understanding Standard Possession Orders and Parenting Time in Texas
What You Can Expect from an SPO in a Texas Divorce Proceeding In divorce proceedings where there are minor children involved, one of the most difficult disputes to resolve involves custody and visitation, also referred to in Texas as possession and … [Read more...]
