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 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 [...]
When you are going through a divorce you are going to be bombarded with divorce information and divorce advice. Free divorce advice is everywhere. And, free divorce advice is generally worth what you paid for it. Your free divorce advice could come from your friends, your family, your co-workers and all the social media sources [...]
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 [...]
Divorce and Mother’s Day Divorce is a tricky time for most holidays, but Mother’s Day can be especially tough. Moms are nurturers, calendar managers, bus drivers, chauffeurs, paramedics, chefs and launderers. They wear so many hats! Taking care of themselves can get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. If you are going through [...]
DIVORCE & SUMMER It can feel like divorce changes everything. But, there are some things that stay the same and if you have kids one of those things that stays the same is summer time. Whether you are divorcing or divorced you still have to figure out what to do with your kids all summer. [...]
3 Tips for After Your Divorce After your divorce, there are a few things you should do to make your transition as smooth as it possibly can be. 1) Final Decree of Divorce Read your decree thoroughly within a few days of your final divorce proceeding. Give yourself a little bit of a breather and [...]
Podcasts During Divorce? Podcasts have a been around long enough to have a pretty reliable reputation and a pretty loyal following. I’ve known people who have loved listening to podcasts, recommended podcasts, and are always talking about their newest podcast or a great one they just found. I was just never interested. But, I’ve recently [...]
(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 [...]
Mindful Divorce Make a plan. Be purposeful about your actions and choices in your divorce. Avoid unnecessary pitfalls by staying focused during your divorce. Be mindful of your decisions, the present, and your divorce. Focus on your goals, the information you need to understand and the things that are most important to you in your [...]