In a community property state like Texas, divorce lawyers advise that while all marital property is divided between the two spouses, there is no law that says it must be divided 50/50.
Divorce attorneys will instead explain the law of “just and right” division of property and how it can [...]
Being served with divorce papers might be a surprise for some or an expected event for others.
As the spouse being served, immediately seek the services of an experienced divorce attorney to help you through the process.
Divorce lawyers point out that beginning with the receipt of those papers, there are [...]
For those just starting the process, getting a divorce can be stressful and, as many divorce lawyers have noted, confusing to those going through it.
The process is actually not that difficult with the help of experienced divorce help attorneys to offer guidance; however, it is a good idea to [...]
It’s time for a little shop talk about the business of divorce and how we lawyers sell ourselves to potential clients.
Believe it or not, there was a time when lawyers were prohibited from advertising their services.
Of course, lawyers being lawyers, successfully argued to the United States Supreme Court [...]
A doctor (I’ll call her Joan) recently called me, concerned about pursuing a divorce from her husband who was also a physician and worried that a public and contentious divorce would expose her husband’s alcoholism and jeopardize his professional standing and even his medical license.
Both parties owned an interest [...]
Two common questions that divorce lawyers get from clients seeking divorce help is what is involved in the process and how long will it take.
The first question is fairly simple to answer as every divorce goes through the same process until the divorce decree is signed.
The answer to [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life for many, creating new challenges for daily existence.
Stay-at-home orders, changes to work and childcare schedules, and other unanticipated changes have been especially challenging for those dealing with divorce or the potential for one.
Whether your divorce is in process or you just [...]
Because no divorce is the ever same and even simpler ones require critical forethought, it’s always recommended to consult with a divorce lawyer who can guide you in such planning.
It is the key to avoiding unexpected problems along the way that could delay the process or make finalizing a [...]
Divorcing is a life event that can get very emotional, as any divorce attorney can tell you.
Yet as normal as having strong emotions during a divorce may be, they represent only one part of the divorce equation.
Divorce lawyers recognize that there are two separate components to a divorce: [...]
A divorce that includes a special needs child can be a more complicated undertaking than that of the standard arrangement that most other couples might have when facing a divorce with children involved.
Divorce lawyers who have counseled parents in these situations find that it involves much more detailed planning [...]
