Texas Divorce Legal Guides (14 found)

Written by Erik E. Cary
Divorce is stressful not only for adults, but children too. The reactions you may receive from your child(ren) may differ greatly depending on the child and circumstances surrounding the breakup. Fortunately, parents can help their kids during a divorce. Here's how:
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Johnathan Tracy Ball
Texas is a no fault, community property state. Texas courts prefer spouses work out child custody arrangements and division of the property amongst themselves. However, Texas courts have the authority to decide custody and divide community property when the parties cannot agree.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
In Texas, the law allows people to take care of their own representation, this is called Pro Se representation. Although we do not recommend it, we endorse it for uncontested divorces in Texas, specially when no children or property are at issue.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
As we have helped thousands of families during these difficult times, one thing that we always tell our clients is that they are divorcing each other, never the children. This is a practical guide on things to remember during your dissolution of marriage.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Michelle May O'Neil
Part of any divorce in Dallas Texas is dividing the marital estate. A marital estate includes both the assets and debts that are considered community property and does not include any separate property assets of either spouse.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Donald Edward Teller Jr.
Collaborative law is a relatively new procedure used to help parties resolve their family law dispute outside of the courtroom and in a more dignified manner. This guide answers a few questions and provides some additional resources for those considering collaborative law.
Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Lisa A. Vance
With the current economic crunch, more and more Texans are looking inwards to solve problems they might otherwise have hired a lawyer to answer. While representing yourself in many legal quandaries can be perilous, there are some worries that can be wrapped up without a law degree.
4 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Tracy Lynne Sterling
A lot of people wonder how they can get an annulment in Texas. This guide sets forth the seven ways (steps) you can qualify for an annulment. In most cases, a divorce is necessary.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Jack Mccall Riley
Do I have to pay alimony in Texas? Can I get alimony in Texas? The answers are not as simple as a yes or no. But it's not rocket science either. If you browse this article, you will learn that whether alimony will be a part of your divorce depends partly on what stage of the divorce you are in.
Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
Although in this area of law I recommend that you hire an attorney, since not every one can afford one, this legal guide was written to help the thousands of women that have been abused by their spouses, and cannot get legal representation. Always remember that you have the right to call the police
Posted in Family 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
This legal guide was created for the people contemplating divorce and what a big issue money takes in divorce proceedings.
Posted in Family 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Anita Cowley Savage
Texas was the first state to pass laws authorizing divorce and custody disputes to be resolved using the collaborative law process. In a collaborative case, the clients and their attorneys work together with the sole goal of reaching a fair and comprehensive settlement of all issues in their matter.
Posted in Family 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Lisa A. Vance
Not every problem requires a law degreed solution. Knowing how and when to hire a family lawyer, and how much legal help you really need, will go a long way to keeping Texas legal fees at a reasonable rate.
Posted in Uncontested Divorce 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Texas consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
5 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Texas