Things You May Hear Your Spouse Say During a Divorce
May 03, 2012
Some of the remarks you may hear from your spouse while your divorce case is pending that are intended to create anxiety and are without any bases in truth are as follows:* "I am going to drag this cas...
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Mediation in Simple Terms
May 03, 2012
Family law mediation is widely used by family law attorneys and judges in Texas as a cost-effective way to resolve family law matters. Typically, at the mediation session, the mediator generally gives ...
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The Stages of a Texas Divorce
May 03, 2012
5 Stages to a Texas Family Law Case
Stage 1 Filing the Petition
Option to file simple, non-threatening petition.
Option to request temporary orders hearing to decide immediate issues for children...
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Dividing Property in a Texas Divorce
May 03, 2012
How Does A Court Divide Property? In a Texas divorce, the judge is to enter a just and right division of the parties' property. There is no set formula or calculation for this. Property is classified i...
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Answers to Common Questions in a Texas Family Law
May 03, 2012
The Marriage Relationship
1. What is a Common Law or Informal Marriage?
A man and a woman may enter into an informal marriage if 1) they agree to be married, 2) live in Texas as husband and wife, and 3...
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Dividing Debts in a Texas Divorce
May 03, 2012
Debts are often a big issue, and problem, in a divorce. All else being equal, a judge will usually divide debts incurred during a marriage 50/50.There is a common misconception that there are "communit...
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Calculating Child Support
May 13, 2009
Determine How Much Money They Make on Average Each Month The Texas Family Code guidelines are used when the parent paying child support makes up to $7,500.00 per month, after taxes are withheld, whic...
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