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Co-Parenting Back to School

By |2023-02-24T17:41:09+00:00August 24th, 2021|Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Jill O'Connell|

Back to school and co-parenting work go hand-in-hand.  As parents, we enjoy the summer freedoms that come with parenting, and divorced moms and divorced dads are no different.  When school starts back up, it’s time to dust off the co-parenting tips and tools and get to work. Communication Tools One of the best tips I [...]

Texas Divorce Webinar

By |2021-05-18T21:49:56+00:00May 18th, 2021|Blog, Divorce, Jill O'Connell|

What Happens in a Texas Divorce? Texas Divorce Webinar Join Jill O'Connell in her upcoming Texas Divorce Basics Webinar on May 26, 2021 at 12 noon. This webinar will be for anyone who has questions about what happens in a Texas Divorce and is interested in learning the basics of a Texas Divorce. The topics [...]

Expanded Standard Possession

By |2021-04-09T22:45:10+00:00April 9th, 2021|Blog, Child Support / Child Custody, Divorce, Family Life, Jill O'Connell|

 Alternatives to Standard Possession Times A Texas parent (the possessory conservator) who is divorced or going through divorce can get frustrated with what they feel are the limits of the Texas Standard Possession schedule.  I talk with parents who want to be very involved in their children’s lives and want more than 2 hours on [...]

O’Connell Law Firm, P.C. Update

By |2021-02-24T21:32:00+00:00February 24th, 2021|Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Jill O'Connell|

O’Connell Law Firm, P.C. Update As we finish February 2021, I’d like to give you an update on how we are working here in the office on cases including divorce and mediations following our winter storm event, power outages in Denton County, and the current coronavirus requirements and restrictions. Business Hours First of all, we [...]

Should I Get a Divorce?

By |2021-01-14T19:12:11+00:00January 15th, 2021|Blog, Divorce, Jill O'Connell|

Should I Get a Divorce?   Truth? I don’t know.  More truth?  I won't tell you 'yes' or 'no'. I can’t say whether you should get a divorce or not because it’s your marriage.  Marriage is hard.  Marriage is work.  Marriage takes two working together toward a single goal of staying married. That being said, [...]

What if You Don’t Want to Get Divorced?

By |2021-01-05T21:37:36+00:00January 11th, 2021|Blog, Divorce, Jill O'Connell|

What if You Don’t Want a Divorce? January of each new year finds many couples considering divorce.  Some spouses will be looking for divorce information to continue their decision-making process.  Some spouses will have made the decision to move ahead with divorce.  Some spouses will have been on the receiving end of a divorce decision.  [...]

Divorce Mediation Myths

By |2020-12-16T19:27:40+00:00December 16th, 2020|Blog, Child Support / Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation|

Divorce Mediation Myths Not all divorces have to end in a drama filled trial with two divorce lawyers objecting and cross-examining the spouses on the most private details of their lives.  Actually, more than 90% of divorces end in a settlement, an agreement between the two soon-to-be ex-spouses.  Divorce attorneys know that agreements can happen [...]

Divorce Holiday Guide

By |2020-11-21T00:28:23+00:00November 21st, 2020|Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Family Life|

Holiday Guide for Divorce This is my updated holiday guide for parents going through divorce during the holidays and parents recently divorced before the holidays.  I’ve posted tips and suggestions for the holidays over the years, and you can find those in my earlier blog posts.  2020 is a year with many changes, and the [...]

Online Mediation Tips

By |2020-12-16T19:24:12+00:00August 12th, 2020|Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Jill O'Connell, Mediation|

Divorces Settle Did you know the majority of divorce cases settle?  Research reported from several sources shows that it’s estimated that 95% of divorces settle using some form of negotiation for resolving the divorce issues.  Negotiations in divorce can happen using many different negotiation tools for conflicts and disputes.  Negotiation and settlement agreements can happen [...]

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