Name Change in Divorce
Name Change in Divorce Do You Need a Fresh Start? Everybody knows you can change your name in divorce. Through the years, I’ve talked over the idea of changing their last name with many clients. There have been reasons clients chose to make the change and there have been reasons not to change their name. [...]
Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective
Divorce Lawyer's Perspective What Not to Expect from your Divorce Lawyer There are times that being a family law attorney is tough. For instance, those pesky things that the Judge can’t do anything about are often the hardest. But, apart from the unusually difficult cases, there are some things that you shouldn’t expect your [...]
Relocating After Divorce
Relocating After Divorce Relocating after a divorce is often necessary, sometimes chosen and even sometimes mandatory. Relocating is almost always discussed during a divorce under one circumstance or another. What isn’t always discussed is what happens if a parent has to relocate after divorce out of the area of geographic restricted area. Primary Parent If [...]
Your Divorce was 5 Years Ago – Can Child Support Be Reduced?
Your Divorce was 5 Years Ago – Should Your Child Support be Reduced? At the time of divorce, your child support was set based on the income you were making, the number of children you had and calculating those factors to get the amount of child support you would pay each month. And, if you [...]
What Should You Expect from Your Divorce Lawyer
You’ve Hired a Lawyer for Your Divorce. What Should You Expect from your Divorce Lawyer? You called several law offices and met with several attorneys to find one that is a good match for your goals and needs in your divorce. Then, when you found the right lawyer, you hired that one. What should you [...]
4 Tips to Hire a Good Divorce Lawyer
How to Hire a Good Divorce Lawyer for Your Case Finding a good divorce lawyer that works well both with you and for you is the first decision in any case. There is no magical answer or website to tell you which divorce lawyer is your best choice for your case. Good reviews are awesome, [...]
3 Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution Alternative dispute resolution means other ways of reaching an agreement in a case besides going to trial. There are formal and informal means of alternative dispute resolution. Informal Negotiations - Informal negotiation can happen directly between you and the opposing party in your case. It can happen many ways. You can have [...]
Attorney Client Communication – 5 Tips to Better Communication with your Lawyer
Attorney Client Communication – Lost in Translation? Divorce is universally understood, but sometimes things between attorneys and clients get lost in translation. There are some universal symbols that we all understand, right? The ‘thumbs-up’ symbol was used long before Facebook. The ‘peace sign’ is another symbol that everybody recognizes. And, who can deny that the [...]
Texas Divorce: Is Annulment an Option?
Divorce or Annulment? Is divorce or annulment the right choice for you? A divorce follows a certain procedure, ending the marriage relationship. But, what if you didn’t have a valid marriage and you don’t need a divorce? Maybe you need an annulment. Annulment in Texas In Texas, an annulment is an option only in certain [...]