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 [...]
No fault divorce No Fault Divorce What is No Fault Divorce? A Texas no fault divorce is a divorce that begins with the initial pleading that basically says the marriage relationship is over and there isn’t going to be a reconciliation, in legal divorce terminology. In Texas, it is enough to say that [...]
Divorce is a journey and you are navigating new territory with new information and speaking a language that you don't fully understand while experiencing one of the most stressful things in a human's life. You need a divorce map. What is a divorce map? As with any map, you know where you are now, and [...]
John Wooden said ‘Make each day your masterpiece.’ If you don’t know John Wooden – google him. As a divorce lawyer and personally, I’m inspired by this concept – daily. This may seem like an odd quote to inspire me, a woman divorce and family law attorney – but it’s not. I grew up in [...]
Texas Divorce Dispute Resolution Stage After you and your divorce attorney have all of the information that you need, or anticipate needing to make decisions in your Texas divorce, you may attempt to resolve your Texas divorce case and reach an agreement with the other side. There are several ways you might attempt to do [...]
Grounds for Divorce The Original Petition for Divorce is the pleading (the filed document) that starts divorce in Texas. The Original Petition for Divorce must include several things according to the Texas Family Code. One of the elements that must be included is the “why” the court may grant a divorce. The “why” is a [...]
Quick Tips for Back to School & Divorce Summer break has flown by! And, I've got a new post to kick off the new season! As summer ends and school resumes for the all the school districts in North Texas, I've got some quick reminders for you about Standard Possession in Texas divorce. 1- [...]
(sub)urban myths (sub)urban myths about family law, marriage and divorce We’ve all heard wives’ tales, tall tales and fables. These are my office version of those types of stories for family law, marriage and divorce. They are the questions I’m asked at parties and bbqs when people are pretty sure their favorite tv show or [...]
Dress Code Not Optional Everywhere we go everyday has a dress code whether it is casual or formal. A tuxedo doesn't work at the water park and swim trunks don't work at a construction site. The Denton County District Court dress code just became published for all attending court on February 22, 2016. The memorandum [...]
3 Tips about Co-Parenting and Standard Possession Have you heard about co-parenting and wondering if it can work for you and your ex? Are you thinking you are stuck with the Standard Possession schedule because it is in your divorce decree? Co-parenting and Standard Possesion can work together even when you didn't include a schedule tailored [...]