Do I Have To Move If I Want a Divorce?
No, nobody HAS to move. There are folks who are getting divorced who are still living together, who are planning the move, perhaps looking for the right house or apartment …
No, nobody HAS to move. There are folks who are getting divorced who are still living together, who are planning the move, perhaps looking for the right house or apartment …
Technically, a divorce is started by the filing of a petition, in the Family Court (they’re called Family Courts in Texas, but they could be called something else in your …
A Normal Divorce or Separation: How do you know if you need help? During divorce and separation, sometimes it is hard at times like these to know what is normal …
There are many excellent reasons why you should minimize contact with your high-conflict ex-spouse/ex-partner. In brief, “low-contact” strategies can improve your overall physical health and well-being, your mental health and …
Qualified Domestic Relations Order in Texas In the state of Texas, like in many other states, retirement plans acquired during the marriage are considered community property. This means that they …
Many people believe that they can become married by virtue of only living together. “I have lived with my boy/girlfriend for the last 12 years, do we have to get …
Over the years, the Texas Legislature has looked at and repeatedly refined what we now refer to as the “Standard Possession Schedule.” The reason we have a very detailed schedule …
I first discovered collaborative law as a law student at the University of Houston. For those not familiar with it, Mary Flood of the Houston Chronicle provides a good explanation: …
In today’s issue of USA Today, there is an excellent article that highlights some of the pitfalls that may come when parties to a divorce aren’t careful with what they …
If divorce procedures are initiated when one party is imprisoned, certain pragmatic factors will affect the timing and direction of the proceedings. Firstly, some additional measures may be needed to …