‘Never Ever Quit’ - Family Law ‘Never Ever Quit’, well, actually #nevereverquit, became a rallying cry for our Texas Rangers this year and they certainly showed us that they didn't quit. Believe it or not, that’s a good thing to remember in the family law world as well. The Texas Rangers had some tough games, and [...]
How to Choose the Best Lawyer in Denton County for You Finding the best lawyer for your divorce or child custody case is arguably one of the most important steps you will make as you enter the legal process. You want to find an attorney who will work together with you to help you navigate your [...]
Holidays, Summers and Weekends after Divorce -Updated May starts it all off, doesn't it? We start with Mother's Day, then school ends, Father's Day, Fourth of July and then school starts all over again! This time of year is filled with end of school year activities, awards ceremonies, summer planning and holidays. Springtime and [...]
5 Things NOT TO DO While Getting A Divorce Divorce is a process that can be filled with stress, fighting and making decisions about property, children, assets and debt. Some people are getting a divorce by choice and some aren't. But either way it’s not an easy process to untangle the marriage cords and [...]
Your first court appearance may make you nervous or anxious. This may be your first time in a courthouse or appearing in court and that is understandable. Your perception of appearing in court will likely be through television and movies and it will probably not be exactly how your day goes. In Denton County, the [...]
Everybody knows that getting a divorce is the legal part of ending a marriage. But what everybody doesn't know is what you should do BEFORE your divorce or even think about getting a divorce. You wouldn't buy a car without knowing what you wanted or about the make and model. You shouldn't make a life [...]
What Happens to the Home in Divorce? What will happen to your home in divorce? A house is usually one of the biggest purchases a couple makes during their relationship. So, naturally a common question my clients have in divorce is “what is going to happen to the house”. There are options for the couple [...]
What is a Texas prove up? A Texas prove up is a short hearing to present testimony to the Judge on an uncontested issue or an agreement between the parties. It can be used on a specific issue or hearing and it can be used to conclude a divorce if an agreement on all of the [...]
2015 Goals - Yes or No? Now that the New Year adrenaline has worn off I like to take a ‘voice of reason’ approach to drastic changes, decisions and goals for the upcoming New Year with new clients, my current family law and divorce clients. Is Divorce a Goal or Resolution? Divorce isn’t really a [...]
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 [...]