Fireworks in Denton County How can we let this holiday go by without a list of great places to enjoy fireworks in Denton County with your families and kids? There are several fireworks displays in Denton County that everyone is sure to enjoy! We have included just a few of the places to enjoy fireworks [...]
Texas Child Support - Tips to Talk with your Lawyer Determining standard child support in Texas is pretty straight forward. The Texas Family Code provides the method to determine child support based on income (gross and net) and the number of children in the marriage. It is all about the numbers, 20% of monthly net [...]
I hope you you all enjoyed the list of summer activities available for kids in my last post. In the office we all had a great time talking about the list of summer activities in North Texas in my last post that we created another list of summer activities for families and kids in North Texas! If this is your first summer as a [...]
The sun is finally shining and summer activities for kids in North Texas are just around the corner. Summertime can be such a fun and rejuvenating time for both parents and their kids. We can get off the treadmill that we are on through the school year and have some fun and make some great [...]
So, You Have Filed For Divorce in Denton County – What Now? So, you’ve filed for divorce in Denton County. Are there any immediate Orders in effect? YES! Once your divorce action is filed in Denton County, the Standing Orders are immediately in effect for both parties without anyone asking for them, provided the [...]
Top 5 Divorce and Family Law Words, Phrases and Abbreviations I've created a list of the Top 5 divorce and family law words, phrases and abbreviations that I talk about with my clients. I talk about these things because I believe that people make their best decisions when they are given as much of the information [...]
3 Ways to Settle Your Case In light of the recent news that Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries have finally reached a settlement in their divorce proceeding, we decided it was a good time to look at 3 ways to settle your case, without having to go to trial. Informal (“Kitchen Table”) Settlement Agreements – [...]
Divorce Forms - Are They Worth the Cost? Be Careful What You Ask For – Tips about Divorce Forms Legal forms are available for a variety of legal needs and I bet you can find divorce forms almost anywhere. I hear about new online form sources frequently when people come into my office and ask [...]
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